Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Panama
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (11 B/.) | 18 B/. | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (3.93 B/.) | 3.95 B/. | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (1.78 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (3.92 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.16 (1.40 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (4.91 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (2.14 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.83 (1.04 B/.) | 2.06 B/. | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (3.00 B/.) | 1.37 B/. | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (16 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (2.33 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (1.22 B/.) | 1.89 B/. | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 77% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,667 (2,629 B/.) | 1,424 B/. | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,381 (2,007 B/.) | 830 B/. | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 729 (198 B/.) | 114 B/. | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,639 (1,534 B/.) | 937 B/. | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,020 (1,093 B/.) | 863 B/. | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 540 (147 B/.) | 92 B/. | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 352 (96 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,352 (368 B/.) | 431 B/. | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (93 B/.) | 99 B/. | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (12 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 45 (12 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (54 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (52 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 341 (93 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (93 B/.) | 83 B/. | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,551 (24,627 B/.) | 22,953 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.71 (1.01 B/.) | 1.46 B/. | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 132 (36 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (6 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (10 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 291 (79 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (4.70 B/.) | 4.44 B/. | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (5.43 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (3.35 B/.) | 3.61 B/. | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (5.25 B/.) | 3.54 B/. | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (14 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (52 B/.) | 28 B/. | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (25 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (90 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 269 (73 B/.) | 57 B/. | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (21 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (5.68 B/.) | 5.46 B/. | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (11 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | + 302% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (541 B/.) | 632 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.63 (0.17 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 276 (75 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (5.52 B/.) | 5.70 B/. | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Panama
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