Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (Dinar 4.739) | Dinar 2.834 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (Dinar 2.955) | Dinar 3.201 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (Dinar 2.014) | Dinar 1.448 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Dinar 0.711) | Dinar 0.635 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (Dinar 1.487) | Dinar 1.129 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Dinar 0.708) | Dinar 0.426 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (Dinar 2.345) | Dinar 3.214 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Dinar 0.907) | Dinar 0.910 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (Dinar 0.475) | Dinar 0.400 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Dinar 1.379) | Dinar 2.060 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.311 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Dinar 0.806) | Dinar 1.000 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (Dinar 0.483) | Dinar 0.316 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (Dinar 796) | Dinar 392 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (Dinar 585) | Dinar 332 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 203 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (Dinar 498) | Dinar 383 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (Dinar 351) | Dinar 224 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 70 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 9 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 119 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 22 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Dinar 3.825) | Dinar 1.902 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (Dinar 3.345) | Dinar 4.457 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 15 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 18 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 26 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 33 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (Dinar 8,786) | Dinar 8,375 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (Dinar 0.215) | Dinar 0.234 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 9 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (Dinar 1.885) | Dinar 2.154 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (Dinar 5.136) | Dinar 7 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 15 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (Dinar 3.132) | Dinar 3.000 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Dinar 1.746) | Dinar 2.285 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Dinar 1.895) | Dinar 1.672 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (Dinar 1.215) | Dinar 1.351 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (Dinar 1.283) | Dinar 1.522 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.230 | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 13 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 26 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 13 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6.000 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Dinar 2.202) | Dinar 1.432 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Dinar 4.621) | Dinar 3.000 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (Dinar 206) | Dinar 191 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (Dinar 0.065) | Dinar 0.193 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 26 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (Dinar 2.022) | Dinar 2.290 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Bahrain
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