Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 31% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (B$15) | B$20 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (B$7) | B$9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (B$5.22) | B$6 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (B$2.01) | B$3.93 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (B$4.05) | B$5.33 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (B$2.05) | B$4.07 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (B$2.47) | B$5.45 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.22 (B$1.42) | B$4.34 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (B$3.89) | B$3.00 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 91 (B$25) | B$17 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (B$2.03) | B$4.64 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.13 (B$1.12) | B$3.38 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,505 (B$2,044) | B$2,878 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,951 (B$1,348) | B$1,697 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 666 (B$181) | B$355 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,140 (B$1,400) | B$2,091 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,517 (B$958) | B$754 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (B$99) | B$219 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (B$82) | B$49 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 897 (B$244) | B$716 | - 66% | |
| 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 37 (B$10) | B$11 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (B$9) | B$12 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 35% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (B$62) | B$100 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 233 (B$63) | B$100 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 345 (B$94) | B$150 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 372 (B$101) | B$110 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 22% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,825 (B$23,370) | B$41,135 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.11 (B$0.58) | B$1.23 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 208 (B$57) | B$56 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 27% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (B$5.00) | B$5.71 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (B$14) | B$23 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 (B$71) | B$110 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (B$6) | B$8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (B$4.63) | B$5.44 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (B$5.02) | B$7 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (B$3.22) | B$4.35 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (B$3.40) | B$3.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (B$22) | B$28 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 29% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 175 (B$48) | B$70 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (B$22) | B$60 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (B$162) | B$43 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 366 (B$100) | B$150 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (B$20) | B$20 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (B$6) | B$4.88 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 51 (B$14) | B$6.00 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,756 (B$478) | - | - | |
| 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 336 (B$91) | B$99 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (B$5.62) | B$12 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Bahamas
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