Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 47% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (23 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (17 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (8 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (3.58 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (8 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.91 (2.71 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (11 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (4.26 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (2.09 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (5.54 Bds$) | 5.39 Bds$ | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 63 (35 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (4.58 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (2.47 Bds$) | 4.76 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,964 (5,491 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,974 (3,844 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (488 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,940 (3,273 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,950 (2,177 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 588 (324 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 327 (180 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 878 (484 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (189 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (25 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (20 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 58% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (112 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (102 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (189 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (187 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 53% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,595 (53,232 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.02 (1.66 Bds$) | 4.15 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 96 (53 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (7 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (17 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (150 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (15 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (9 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (13 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (7 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (7 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (24 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (93 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (51 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (176 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 297 (164 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (44 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (11 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (22 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (1,072 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (0.40 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (143 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (11 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,069 prices entered by 269 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 29% cheaper than in Barbados
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