Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (Dinar 4.965) | Dinar 9 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (Dinar 3.149) | Dinar 2.500 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (Dinar 1.480) | Dinar 2.050 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Dinar 0.701) | Dinar 0.792 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Dinar 1.343) | Dinar 2.580 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.20 (Dinar 0.533) | Dinar 0.995 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (Dinar 2.228) | Dinar 2.140 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Dinar 0.822) | Dinar 1.295 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.06 (Dinar 0.417) | Dinar 0.400 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Dinar 1.361) | Dinar 3.026 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (Dinar 5.741) | Dinar 8 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Dinar 0.846) | Dinar 0.800 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.38 (Dinar 0.449) | Dinar 0.200 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,913 (Dinar 915) | Dinar 363 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,393 (Dinar 656) | Dinar 332 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 40 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,261 (Dinar 540) | Dinar 383 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,695 (Dinar 379) | Dinar 224 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 466 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 70 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 355 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 30 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,296 (Dinar 133) | Dinar 119 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 380 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 22 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (Dinar 4.286) | Dinar 1.902 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (Dinar 4.430) | Dinar 4.457 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 15 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 211 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 18 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 55 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 316 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 33 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,043 (Dinar 9,857) | Dinar 10,500 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.18 (Dinar 0.327) | Dinar 0.300 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 300 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 10 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (Dinar 2.606) | Dinar 2.154 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (Dinar 5.117) | Dinar 7 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 293 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 15 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (Dinar 2.343) | Dinar 3.000 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Dinar 1.990) | Dinar 2.285 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Dinar 1.730) | Dinar 1.672 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (Dinar 1.532) | Dinar 1.351 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (Dinar 1.493) | Dinar 1.522 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (Dinar 4.279) | Dinar 1.745 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 200 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 13 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6.000 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 26 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 277 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 13 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 91 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6.000 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (Dinar 2.052) | Dinar 2.500 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (Dinar 4.671) | Dinar 3.000 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,982 (Dinar 203) | Dinar 191 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (Dinar 0.050) | Dinar 0.193 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 16 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (Dinar 1.777) | Dinar 1.545 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Bahrain
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