- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Bermuda
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 50% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (BD$15) | BD$21 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (BD$7) | BD$11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (BD$5.55) | BD$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (BD$1.84) | BD$4.07 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (BD$3.55) | BD$5.04 | - 29% | |
| 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 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (BD$2.57) | BD$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.07 (BD$1.38) | BD$3.74 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (BD$3.94) | BD$3.41 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 99 (BD$27) | BD$21 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (BD$1.97) | BD$5.07 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.53 (BD$1.23) | BD$5.64 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 45% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,188 (BD$2,229) | BD$5,603 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,184 (BD$1,684) | BD$3,521 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 755 (BD$205) | BD$375 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,216 (BD$1,692) | BD$2,320 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,228 (BD$1,151) | BD$1,730 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (BD$144) | BD$243 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (BD$82) | BD$102 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,453 (BD$396) | BD$465 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (BD$117) | BD$192 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (BD$10) | BD$14 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (BD$10) | BD$25 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 38% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 249 (BD$68) | BD$74 | - 8% | |
| 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 390 (BD$106) | BD$109 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 459 (BD$125) | BD$154 | - 19% | |
| 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 79,039 (BD$21,518) | BD$39,150 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.26 (BD$0.61) | BD$2.10 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (BD$69) | BD$69 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (BD$6) | BD$4.99 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 65 (BD$18) | BD$22 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (BD$79) | BD$70 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (BD$8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (BD$4.49) | BD$6 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (BD$5.16) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (BD$2.98) | BD$5.00 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (BD$3.52) | BD$3.00 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (BD$16) | BD$30 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (BD$53) | BD$54 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (BD$21) | BD$24 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 285 (BD$78) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 357 (BD$97) | BD$146 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 66 (BD$18) | BD$12 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (BD$5.96) | BD$5.02 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (BD$12) | BD$8 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,162 (BD$589) | BD$479 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.81 (BD$0.22) | BD$0.48 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 459 (BD$125) | BD$126 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (BD$5.77) | BD$13 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 38% cheaper than in Bermuda
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