Cost of living in Bermuda compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bermuda is 123% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BD$24 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 55 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BD$13 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 27 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BD$9 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 18 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BD$2.69 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BD$8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 15 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BD$10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 7 | + 392% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BD$8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 29 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BD$10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 9 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BD$3.55 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.08 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BD$5.03 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BD$19 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 74 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BD$7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 8 | + 258% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BD$7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 3.94 | + 513% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Bermuda is 86% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BD$4,503 (Dirham 16,538) | Dirham 7,451 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BD$3,624 (Dirham 13,311) | Dirham 5,092 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BD$179 (Dirham 658) | Dirham 707 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BD$2,435 (Dirham 8,945) | Dirham 5,019 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BD$1,779 (Dirham 6,533) | Dirham 3,401 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BD$50 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 396 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BD$95 (Dirham 350) | Dirham 300 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BD$400 (Dirham 1,469) | Dirham 1,081 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BD$500 (Dirham 1,837) | Dirham 308 | + 496% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BD$31 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 39 | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BD$30 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 32 | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bermuda is 35% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BD$77 (Dirham 284) | Dirham 229 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BD$83 (Dirham 304) | Dirham 220 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BD$123 (Dirham 453) | Dirham 357 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BD$141 (Dirham 519) | Dirham 381 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bermuda is 46% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BD$37,231 (Dirham 136,749) | Dirham 86,061 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BD$2.15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 2.18 | + 262% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BD$72 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 223 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Bermuda is 64% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BD$10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 20 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BD$50 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 54 | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BD$88 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 288 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BD$14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 25 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BD$3.13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BD$14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 20 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BD$4.62 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 12 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BD$6.00 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 12 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BD$25 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 73 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Bermuda is 23% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BD$71 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 181 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BD$24 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 80 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BD$100 (Dirham 367) | Dirham 526 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BD$121 (Dirham 443) | Dirham 339 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BD$13 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 74 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BD$5.50 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 24 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BD$9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 45 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BD$418 (Dirham 1,537) | Dirham 1,652 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BD$0.24 (Dirham 0.88) | Dirham 0.72 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BD$147 (Dirham 541) | Dirham 364 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BD$15 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 21 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bermuda is 71% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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