- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Bermuda
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 48% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (BD$15) | BD$21 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (BD$7) | BD$11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (BD$5.70) | BD$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (BD$1.85) | BD$4.07 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (BD$3.49) | BD$5.04 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (BD$1.81) | BD$10 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (BD$7) | BD$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (BD$2.63) | BD$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (BD$1.38) | BD$3.74 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (BD$3.95) | BD$3.41 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (BD$31) | BD$21 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (BD$1.97) | BD$5.07 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (BD$1.23) | BD$5.64 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 46% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,920 (BD$2,156) | BD$5,603 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,079 (BD$1,655) | BD$3,521 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (BD$200) | BD$375 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (BD$1,662) | BD$2,320 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,432 (BD$1,207) | BD$1,730 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (BD$143) | BD$243 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (BD$82) | BD$102 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,504 (BD$409) | BD$465 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (BD$128) | BD$192 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (BD$10) | BD$14 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (BD$11) | BD$25 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (BD$73) | BD$74 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (BD$58) | BD$111 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (BD$112) | BD$109 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (BD$129) | BD$154 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (BD$21,491) | BD$39,150 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (BD$0.62) | BD$2.10 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (BD$68) | BD$69 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (BD$7) | BD$4.99 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (BD$19) | BD$22 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (BD$77) | BD$70 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (BD$7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (BD$4.53) | BD$6 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (BD$5.38) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (BD$3.02) | BD$5.00 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (BD$3.54) | BD$3.00 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (BD$17) | BD$30 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (BD$53) | BD$54 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (BD$21) | BD$24 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (BD$94) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (BD$98) | BD$146 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (BD$18) | BD$12 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (BD$6) | BD$5.02 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (BD$12) | BD$8 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (BD$560) | BD$479 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (BD$0.24) | BD$0.24 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (BD$126) | BD$126 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (BD$5.76) | BD$13 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 37% cheaper than in Bermuda
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