Living prudently gives you enough time to enjoy Dubai and save money for a better future. Here are some tips which you can use to save money on electricity, save money on the grocery bill, and how to reduce transportation and gas expenses.
Unless you know how to live prudently with significant expenditures, tax-exempt income may not always save you or send home money.
Save money at home
If you’re not careful about your electricity bills, the weather in Dubai sometimes burns a hole in your pocket. Below is an easy way to reduce energy consumption and ensure that your house runs as efficiently as possible: According to DEWA, the period between 12 noon and 6 pm every day is the period when the electricity bill is higher than other times of the day. Therefore, please reduce the amount of equipment used at that time.
- According to DEWA, the period between 12 noon and 6 pm every day is the period when the electricity bill is higher than other times of the day. Therefore, please reduce the amount of equipment used at that time.
- Keep AC at 24 degrees Celsius. This is the most cost-effective option in the UAE. Make sure that the air conditioner is set to “Auto” mode, not “On” mode, as this will adjust the room temperature more effectively.
- Do not turn off the appliance when it is not in use. Instead, turn off the power or unplug the power cord to avoid standby.
- Water the garden only in the morning or late at night.
- Replace bulbs to improve energy efficiency.
- Only wash clothes under 30-40C. This will help you check your electricity bill. So, do not press “Start” until you are fully loaded.
- Add a double flush button to your toilet. Toilets account for 30% of all indoor water, so installing a double flush button can save waste.
- Install an aerator on the faucet. This is a smart way to reduce water consumption by forcing air into the water stream without damaging the water pressure.
Save money on transportation
- When driving, do not heat the car for too long. Because living in the UAE, you really don’t need to warm up the vehicle for more than 30 seconds. If you have time, you will waste fuel.
- It is not necessary to always turn on the AC power: Now that the weather is getting better, consider turning off the AC power and enjoying the fresh air when you are not driving.
- Buy gasoline early in the morning or later in the day, because the weather is earlier, so the density of a gas is higher. As the temperature increases, the frequency of gasoline will decrease, and the thickness of gas will decrease when pumping. Therefore, pump water as early as a warm-up, it will swell slightly in the water tank.
- Drive smoothly. Don’t push too hard unless absolutely necessary. Everyone in this country likes speeding. If you run out of gas, slow down and stabilize. Don’t accelerate too fast, because it will waste gas.
- If possible, shut down the engine. If you have a chance to shut down the engine, do it. Whether you are waiting outside, or just need to stop somewhere to keep the engine running will waste a lot of gasoline.
- Close windows on highways. You may think that turning off AC power and driving with windows open will save gas, but in the long run, on roads, especially on highways, opening windows will increase resistance, And increase fuel consumption, so please close the windows as much as possible, You want to make your vehicle as aerodynamic as possible.
- Whenever possible, use subway / public transport and park your car at home.
Save money on groceries.
- Use a small trolley. Using a large cart will require you to fill up the trolley, which is how you end up buying unnecessary items.
- Check the price per unit. This is the best way to compare prices. Not all large packages or bulk products can provide the best price. Checking the cost of each group allows you to understand better whether to buy or buy in bulk.
- Check the shelf at the bottom. Usually, all generic goods are placed here. These universal versions are cheaper and sometimes taste the same as the big names we know. Well-known retailers are charging product manufacturers to make their products unique.
- Plan your shopping trip. Supermarkets and large grocery stores use professionally designed, attractive aisle models, to entice you to buy things you do not plan to eat. Shopping paths forces you to walk through the aisles, such as meat, dairy products, staple food such as bread and necessities are usually located at the far corner or at the other end of the entrance.
- Stick to your usual shopping list. After you choose the most cost-effective grocery and plan your trip to save time and money, next time, you shop, try to stick to the shopping list until you get into the habit.
- Ask the Butcher for help. If you are a primary cook, then you will know precisely what portion of fish, beef, or chicken to buy at home. Instead of buying repackaged premium cuts, ask the butchers for cheap cuts or more substantial Cut meat, they are usually less expensive than those shown earlier.
- Thaw your own food. The deli increases the price of defrosted meat, which can be cooked directly. These are actually the same as what you find in the “Frozen Food” section. Save money and buy frozen meat instead of room temperature.
- Eat before shopping. Never eat at a grocery store before you eat or when you feel hungry.
Check the receipt for errors. You may not always notice this, but there will always be mistakes at the cash register section. Pay attention when paying for groceries to ensure that there are no double-punctures at checkout and Check the receipt.