Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 50% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (B$12) | B$25 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (B$9) | B$13 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (B$4.94) | B$9 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (B$1.78) | B$5.00 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (B$3.58) | B$4.10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (B$1.63) | B$4.07 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (B$4.90) | B$5.04 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (B$2.50) | B$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.45 (B$1.21) | B$10 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (B$2.59) | B$4.19 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 61 (B$17) | B$15 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (B$2.18) | B$3.50 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.05 (B$1.37) | B$3.85 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 13,959 (B$3,791) | B$2,158 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,141 (B$2,483) | B$2,000 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 763 (B$207) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,118 (B$2,205) | B$3,793 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,265 (B$1,430) | B$1,200 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 537 (B$146) | B$219 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (B$90) | B$49 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 748 (B$203) | B$716 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 353 (B$96) | B$256 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (B$9) | B$11 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (B$8) | B$15 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 258 (B$70) | B$100 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 217 (B$59) | B$74 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 405 (B$110) | B$150 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 412 (B$112) | B$110 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,353 (B$25,626) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.93 (B$0.80) | B$1.56 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 276 (B$75) | B$56 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 33% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (B$6) | B$5.71 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 83 (B$22) | B$23 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 383 (B$104) | B$114 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 24 (B$7) | B$8 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 (B$5.66) | B$10 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (B$5.44) | B$14 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (B$2.64) | B$6.00 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (B$3.03) | B$8 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (B$11) | B$20 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 48% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 151 (B$41) | B$92 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (B$26) | B$60 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 600 (B$163) | B$43 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 277 (B$75) | B$150 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (B$21) | B$24 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (B$5.93) | B$4.88 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (B$12) | B$7 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,708 (B$464) | B$1,200 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (B$0.16) | B$0.73 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 322 (B$87) | B$113 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (B$5.71) | B$12 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 870 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in Bahamas
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