Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (39,275 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (25,783 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (13,260 Franc) | 12,174 Franc | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (5,019 Franc) | 4,751 Franc | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (10,601 Franc) | 6,168 Franc | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (3,788 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (23,059 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (6,076 Franc) | 3,230 Franc | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (2,998 Franc) | 2,119 Franc | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (8,172 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | + 104% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (59,989 Franc) | 31,134 Franc | + 93% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (6,013 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (3,761 Franc) | 2,442 Franc | + 54% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (7,113,337 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (4,483,802 Franc) | 946,148 Franc | + 374% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (601,072 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (4,689,027 Franc) | 2,000,000 Franc | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (3,139,193 Franc) | 547,728 Franc | + 473% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (428,466 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 971% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (213,143 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (631,613 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 216% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (254,658 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 1173% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (35,313 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 253% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (26,762 Franc) | 320,000 Franc | - 92% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (179,166 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (156,764 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (264,132 Franc) | 120,000 Franc | + 120% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (276,324 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 65% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 123% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (88,377,519 Franc) | 4,000,000 Franc | + 2109% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (2,200 Franc) | 2,250 Franc | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (171,324 Franc) | 80,454 Franc | + 113% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (10,143 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (22,805 Franc) | 7,578 Franc | + 201% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (214,604 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 115% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (20,345 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (12,815 Franc) | 19,745 Franc | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (16,372 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (9,574 Franc) | 5,093 Franc | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (9,475 Franc) | 4,093 Franc | + 131% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (28,638 Franc) | 30,511 Franc | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 196% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 196% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (146,433 Franc) | 25,796 Franc | + 468% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (69,309 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (298,491 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 397% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (285,405 Franc) | 30,312 Franc | + 842% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (57,322 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 187% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (16,507 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (27,476 Franc) | 1,758 Franc | + 1463% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (1,466,588 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (588 Franc) | 200 Franc | + 194% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (206,533 Franc) | 22,222 Franc | + 829% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (13,290 Franc) | 3,851 Franc | + 245% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 939 prices entered by 257 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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