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 52 (B$14) | B$26 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (B$8) | B$9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (B$4.11) | B$14 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (B$1.81) | B$6.00 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (B$3.98) | B$6.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.41 (B$1.47) | B$4.07 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (B$6) | B$5.04 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (B$2.08) | B$8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.85 (B$1.05) | B$1.32 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (B$3.43) | B$4.19 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (B$15) | B$15 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (B$2.32) | B$4.64 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 (B$1.05) | B$3.85 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,915 (B$2,422) | B$2,744 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (B$1,809) | B$1,697 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (B$220) | B$355 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (B$1,470) | B$2,091 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (B$960) | B$754 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (B$148) | B$219 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (B$93) | B$49 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (B$398) | B$716 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (B$90) | B$256 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (B$12) | B$11 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (B$12) | B$15 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (B$61) | B$100 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (B$56) | B$74 | - 24% | |
| 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 344 (B$93) | B$110 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (B$26,405) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.49 (B$0.95) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (B$77) | B$56 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 40% 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 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (B$10) | B$23 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (B$89) | B$114 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (B$7) | B$8 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (B$4.71) | B$10 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (B$6) | B$14 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (B$3.73) | B$6.00 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (B$5.24) | B$8 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (B$15) | B$20 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 45% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (B$53) | B$92 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (B$26) | B$60 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (B$64) | B$43 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (B$90) | B$150 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (B$21) | B$24 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (B$5.78) | B$4.88 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (B$12) | B$7 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,973 (B$536) | B$1,200 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (B$0.14) | B$0.73 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (B$80) | B$113 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (B$5.09) | B$10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Bahamas
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