Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (B$13) | B$22 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 35 (B$9) | B$12 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (B$4.84) | B$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (B$1.80) | B$5.00 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (B$3.45) | B$3.90 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (B$1.67) | B$4.07 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (B$5.10) | B$5.04 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (B$2.41) | B$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.59 (B$1.25) | B$10 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (B$2.50) | B$4.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (B$16) | B$15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (B$2.02) | B$4.33 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.95 (B$1.35) | B$3.85 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,486 (B$3,945) | B$2,781 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,101 (B$2,479) | B$1,345 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 766 (B$209) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,038 (B$2,189) | B$900 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,261 (B$1,433) | B$450 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 580 (B$158) | B$219 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 324 (B$88) | B$49 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 811 (B$221) | B$716 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (B$93) | B$256 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 36 (B$10) | B$11 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (B$8) | B$15 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (B$73) | B$100 | - 27% | |
| 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 397 (B$108) | B$150 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 419 (B$114) | B$110 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,151 (B$26,189) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.88 (B$0.79) | B$1.56 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 270 (B$74) | B$56 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 31% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (B$6) | B$5.71 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 99 (B$27) | B$23 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 310 (B$85) | B$114 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (B$5.77) | B$8 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (B$5.88) | B$10 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (B$6) | B$14 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (B$2.95) | B$6.00 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (B$4.30) | B$8 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 41 (B$11) | B$20 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 155 (B$42) | B$92 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (B$26) | B$60 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 484 (B$132) | B$43 | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 284 (B$77) | B$150 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (B$21) | B$24 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (B$5.89) | B$4.88 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (B$12) | B$7 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,094 (B$570) | B$1,200 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.78 (B$0.48) | B$0.73 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 317 (B$86) | B$113 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (B$5.88) | B$12 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 817 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Bahamas
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