Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 46% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (29 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (17 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (8 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (3.65 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (8 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (2.94 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (13 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (4.26 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (2.21 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (7 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (31 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (4.69 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (2.18 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,160 (5,038 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (3,662 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (446 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (2,977 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (1,943 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (300 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (189 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (807 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (181 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (24 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (24 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 53% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (124 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (114 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (188 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (189 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (53,449 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (1.88 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (156 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (12 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (21 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (181 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (14 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (10 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (13 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (8 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (11 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (30 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (108 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (54 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (130 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (182 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (43 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (12 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (25 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (1,015 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (0.29 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (163 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (11 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,242 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.550
BBD
/
AED
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Barbados
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in Barbados
- Cost of living in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Barbados
- Cost of living in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Barbados
- Cost of living in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Barbados
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Barbados
- Cost of living in Austria is 29% cheaper than in Barbados
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Barbados
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 17% more expensive than in Barbados