Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Central African Republic
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (8,538 Franc) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (5,605 Franc) | 444 Franc | + 1162% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (2,883 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (1,091 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (2,305 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (823 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (5,013 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (1,321 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (652 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (1,777 Franc) | 800 Franc | + 122% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (13,041 Franc) | 6,500 Franc | + 101% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (1,307 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (818 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Central African Republic | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (1,546,357 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (974,727 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (130,666 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (1,019,340 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (682,424 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (93,143 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (46,335 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (137,305 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (55,360 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (7,677 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (5,818 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (38,949 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (34,079 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (57,419 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (60,070 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 401% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Central African Republic | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (19,212,252 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (478 Franc) | 855 Franc | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (37,244 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (2,205 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (4,958 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (46,652 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (4,423 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (2,786 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (3,559 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (2,081 Franc) | 900 Franc | + 131% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (2,060 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 312% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (6,225 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (31,833 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | + 298% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (15,067 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (64,888 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (62,044 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (12,461 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (3,588 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (5,973 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 199% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (318,819 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (128 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (44,898 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 199% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (2,889 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 93% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 932 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Central African Republic
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