Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 53% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (B$11) | B$26 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (B$9) | B$9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (B$4.02) | B$14 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (B$1.73) | B$6.00 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (B$3.93) | B$6.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (B$1.36) | B$4.07 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (B$5.38) | B$5.04 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (B$2.16) | B$8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (B$1.00) | B$1.32 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (B$2.73) | B$4.19 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (B$17) | B$15 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (B$2.31) | B$4.64 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (B$1.22) | B$3.85 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (B$2,672) | B$2,744 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 (B$1,925) | B$1,697 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (B$241) | B$355 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (B$1,619) | B$2,091 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (B$1,090) | B$754 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (B$177) | B$219 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (B$90) | B$49 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (B$253) | B$716 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (B$97) | B$256 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (B$12) | B$11 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (B$10) | B$15 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 35% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (B$53) | B$100 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (B$50) | B$74 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (B$93) | B$150 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (B$93) | B$110 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 69% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 (B$25,351) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 (B$0.84) | B$12 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (B$27) | B$56 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (B$3.66) | B$5.71 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (B$8) | B$23 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (B$74) | B$114 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (B$8) | B$8 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (B$4.63) | B$10 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (B$6) | B$14 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (B$3.46) | B$6.00 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (B$3.24) | B$8 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (B$11) | B$20 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 47% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (B$46) | B$92 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (B$25) | B$60 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (B$87) | B$43 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (B$80) | B$150 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (B$22) | B$24 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (B$5.60) | B$4.88 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (B$11) | B$7 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (B$530) | B$1,200 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (B$0.19) | B$0.73 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (B$71) | B$113 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (B$5.30) | B$10 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 42% cheaper than in Bahamas
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