Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (15 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (5.22 B/.) | 2.89 B/. | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (2.01 B/.) | 1.54 B/. | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (4.05 B/.) | 2.88 B/. | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (2.05 B/.) | 2.50 B/. | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (7 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (2.47 B/.) | 2.74 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.22 (1.42 B/.) | 2.04 B/. | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (3.89 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | + 280% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 91 (25 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (2.03 B/.) | 2.18 B/. | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.13 (1.12 B/.) | 1.48 B/. | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,505 (2,043 B/.) | 1,271 B/. | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,951 (1,348 B/.) | 912 B/. | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 666 (181 B/.) | 117 B/. | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,140 (1,399 B/.) | 899 B/. | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,517 (957 B/.) | 620 B/. | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (99 B/.) | 89 B/. | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (82 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 897 (244 B/.) | 426 B/. | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (97 B/.) | 118 B/. | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (10 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (9 B/.) | 4.48 B/. | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 65% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (62 B/.) | 45 B/. | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 233 (63 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 345 (94 B/.) | 68 B/. | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 372 (101 B/.) | 76 B/. | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,825 (23,364 B/.) | 20,020 B/. | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.11 (0.58 B/.) | 0.71 B/. | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 208 (57 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (5.00 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (14 B/.) | 26 B/. | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 (71 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (6 B/.) | 4.94 B/. | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (4.63 B/.) | 3.57 B/. | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (5.02 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (3.22 B/.) | 2.30 B/. | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (3.40 B/.) | 2.67 B/. | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (22 B/.) | 16 B/. | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 175 (48 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (22 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 86% | |
| 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 366 (100 B/.) | 57 B/. | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (20 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (6 B/.) | 4.47 B/. | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 51 (14 B/.) | 4.05 B/. | + 245% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,756 (478 B/.) | 537 B/. | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (0.19 B/.) | 0.24 B/. | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 336 (91 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (5.62 B/.) | 5.55 B/. | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,642 prices entered by 468 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Panama
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