Cost of living in Polokwane (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Polokwane (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Polokwane | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 91 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 60 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 56 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 28 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (Dirham 2.67) | Dirham 5.41 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R 33 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 5.99 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (Dirham 5.79) | Dirham 9 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (Dirham 4.06) | Dirham 5.08 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 10 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 79 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 62 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 17 (Dirham 3.31) | Dirham 5.65 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (Dirham 2.45) | Dirham 3.95 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Polokwane (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Polokwane | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 7,874 (Dirham 1,520) | Dirham 5,436 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,577 (Dirham 1,463) | Dirham 5,338 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 556 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Dirham 4,911 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Dirham 3,245 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Dirham 356 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 945 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 284 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 7,005 (Dirham 1,353) | Dirham 1,423 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,742 (Dirham 529) | Dirham 471 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 114 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 32 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Polokwane (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Polokwane | Al Ain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,000 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 195 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 611 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 196 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,230 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 279 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,184 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 298 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Polokwane (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Polokwane | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 187,393 (Dirham 36,184) | Dirham 79,817 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Dirham 2.22 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 445 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 103 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Polokwane (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Polokwane | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 171 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 20 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 454 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 53 | + 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 559 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 234 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 25 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 40 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (Dirham 4.33) | Dirham 8 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 37 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Polokwane (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Polokwane | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 423 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 168 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 152 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 84 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 300 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 420 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 747 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 214 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 36 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,617 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.32 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 249 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 11 | - | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2024.
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