Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 60% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (BD$11) | BD$24 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (BD$8) | BD$20 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (BD$4.04) | BD$14 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (BD$1.77) | BD$3.32 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (BD$4.05) | BD$4.71 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.91 (BD$1.34) | BD$10 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (BD$5.42) | BD$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (BD$2.11) | BD$7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (BD$1.03) | BD$3.52 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (BD$2.74) | BD$3.52 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 63 (BD$17) | BD$34 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (BD$2.26) | BD$7 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (BD$1.22) | BD$3.83 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 58% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,964 (BD$2,713) | BD$11,441 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,974 (BD$1,899) | BD$5,527 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (BD$241) | BD$301 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,940 (BD$1,617) | BD$1,837 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,950 (BD$1,076) | BD$1,800 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 588 (BD$160) | BD$101 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 327 (BD$89) | BD$98 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 878 (BD$239) | BD$650 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (BD$93) | BD$267 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (BD$12) | BD$25 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (BD$10) | BD$25 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (BD$55) | BD$77 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (BD$51) | BD$85 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (BD$93) | BD$125 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (BD$93) | BD$105 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 51% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,595 (BD$26,305) | BD$30,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.02 (BD$0.82) | BD$2.32 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 96 (BD$26) | BD$69 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 40% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (BD$3.66) | BD$9 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (BD$8) | BD$25 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (BD$74) | BD$50 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (BD$8) | BD$20 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (BD$4.60) | BD$4.66 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (BD$6) | BD$13 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (BD$3.46) | BD$9 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (BD$3.24) | BD$3.80 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (BD$12) | BD$30 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 42% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (BD$46) | BD$105 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (BD$25) | BD$14 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (BD$87) | BD$170 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 297 (BD$81) | BD$211 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (BD$22) | BD$10 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (BD$5.60) | BD$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (BD$11) | BD$12 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (BD$530) | BD$1,139 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (BD$0.20) | BD$0.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (BD$71) | BD$100 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (BD$5.38) | BD$16 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,099 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 54% cheaper than in Bermuda
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