Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (12 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (8 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (5.44 B/.) | 2.65 B/. | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (1.88 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (3.94 B/.) | 2.77 B/. | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (1.88 B/.) | 2.60 B/. | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (6 B/.) | 5.99 B/. | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (2.40 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (1.26 B/.) | 2.03 B/. | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (3.65 B/.) | 0.99 B/. | + 269% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (21 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (2.10 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (1.28 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (2,092 B/.) | 1,350 B/. | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (1,559 B/.) | 919 B/. | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (187 B/.) | 108 B/. | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (1,318 B/.) | 877 B/. | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (929 B/.) | 532 B/. | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (99 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (75 B/.) | 40 B/. | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (259 B/.) | 355 B/. | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (102 B/.) | 108 B/. | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (10 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (9 B/.) | 5.47 B/. | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (63 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 199 (54 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (93 B/.) | 68 B/. | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (94 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (23,279 B/.) | 20,866 B/. | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (0.56 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (35 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (5.89 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (14 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (71 B/.) | 37 B/. | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (8 B/.) | 3.83 B/. | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (4.63 B/.) | 3.02 B/. | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (5.02 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (3.22 B/.) | 2.62 B/. | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (3.40 B/.) | 2.90 B/. | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 71 (19 B/.) | 14 B/. | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (52 B/.) | 30 B/. | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (23 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (162 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (72 B/.) | 54 B/. | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (20 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (5.83 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (12 B/.) | 3.92 B/. | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (546 B/.) | 537 B/. | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (0.17 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (81 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (5.21 B/.) | 5.35 B/. | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Panama
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