Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 64% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (BD$13) | BD$34 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (BD$8) | BD$14 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (BD$5.34) | BD$23 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (BD$1.88) | BD$3.68 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (BD$3.94) | BD$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (BD$1.88) | BD$10 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (BD$6) | BD$6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (BD$2.40) | BD$10 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (BD$1.26) | BD$3.55 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (BD$3.66) | BD$5.03 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (BD$22) | BD$26 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (BD$2.14) | BD$6 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (BD$1.28) | BD$7 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 50% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (BD$2,109) | BD$4,803 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (BD$1,550) | BD$3,772 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (BD$187) | BD$292 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (BD$1,319) | BD$2,542 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (BD$930) | BD$1,775 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (BD$99) | BD$50 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (BD$75) | BD$124 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (BD$259) | BD$400 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (BD$102) | BD$500 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (BD$10) | BD$31 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (BD$9) | BD$28 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 30% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (BD$61) | BD$77 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (BD$56) | BD$83 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (BD$92) | BD$123 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (BD$94) | BD$141 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 51% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (BD$23,289) | BD$38,293 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (BD$0.57) | BD$2.15 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (BD$35) | BD$75 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 40% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (BD$5.00) | BD$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (BD$14) | BD$50 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (BD$71) | BD$88 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (BD$8) | BD$14 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (BD$4.63) | BD$3.48 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (BD$5.02) | BD$14 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (BD$3.22) | BD$4.20 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (BD$3.40) | BD$6.00 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (BD$21) | BD$25 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 22% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (BD$52) | BD$71 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (BD$23) | BD$24 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (BD$162) | BD$100 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (BD$72) | BD$121 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (BD$20) | BD$13 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (BD$5.84) | BD$5.50 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (BD$12) | BD$9 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (BD$547) | BD$418 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (BD$0.17) | BD$0.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (BD$81) | BD$147 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (BD$5.36) | BD$15 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 50% cheaper than in Bermuda
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