Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Panama
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (14 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (4.79 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (1.81 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (3.83 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (1.37 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (8 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (2.19 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (1.08 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (2.95 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | + 211% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (22 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 97% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (2.17 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (1.36 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | + 7% | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (2,568 B/.) | 1,244 B/. | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (1,619 B/.) | 790 B/. | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (217 B/.) | 115 B/. | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (1,693 B/.) | 755 B/. | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (1,133 B/.) | 507 B/. | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (155 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (77 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 115% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (228 B/.) | 308 B/. | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (92 B/.) | 98 B/. | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (13 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (10 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 5% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (65 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (57 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (95 B/.) | 87 B/. | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (100 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (31,904 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (0.79 B/.) | 1.08 B/. | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (62 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 145% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (3.66 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (8 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (77 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 165% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (7 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (4.63 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (5.91 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (3.46 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (3.42 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (10 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 32% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (53 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (25 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (108 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 203% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (103 B/.) | 58 B/. | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (21 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (5.96 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (10 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | + 251% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (529 B/.) | 663 B/. | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (0.21 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (75 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (4.80 B/.) | 5.65 B/. | - 15% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Panama
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