- Cost of Living
- United States
- Bahamas
- Charlotte
- Nassau
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Charlotte (United States) and Nassau (Bahamas)
| Food | 20% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $15.13 (B$15.13) | B$11.75 | 29% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.87 (B$5.87) | B$6.39 | 8% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.31 (B$4.31) | B$5.67 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.28 (B$3.28) | B$4.17 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.30 (B$2.30) | B$3.92 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (B$4.08) | B$5 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.71 (B$5.71) | B$5.51 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.56 (B$3.56) | B$3.80 | 6% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.60 (B$3.60) | B$4.25 | 15% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (B$2.16) | B$3.25 | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.83 (B$14.83) | B$14.33 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.61 (B$1.61) | B$3.10 | 48% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (B$1.75) | B$4.16 | 58% |
| Housing | 26% | ||
| Housing in Charlotte (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,360 (B$1,360) | B$1,700 | 20% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $152 (B$152) | B$410 | 63% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $43 (B$43) | B$73 | 41% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $541 (B$541) | B$1,500 | 64% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $127 (B$127) | B$313 | 59% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14.03 (B$14.03) | B$16.50 | 15% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (B$23) | B$7.92 | 186% |
| Clothes | 34% | ||
| Clothes in Charlotte (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $41 (B$41) | B$62 | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $35 (B$35) | B$68 | 49% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $81 (B$81) | B$80 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $100 (B$100) | B$81 | 23% |
| Transportation | 17% | ||
| Transportation in Charlotte (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,286 (B$22,286) | B$29,333 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (B$1.00) | B$1.44 | 31% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $61 (B$61) | B$69 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $15.15 (B$15.15) | B$36 | 57% |
| Personal Care | 35% | ||
| Personal Care in Charlotte (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $7.14 (B$7.14) | B$8.96 | 20% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5 (B$5) | B$15.50 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (B$2.94) | B$5.87 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (B$4.63) | B$8.00 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (B$3.63) | B$5.08 | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (B$2.69) | B$3.75 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17.43 (B$17.43) | B$24 | 27% |
| Entertainment | 12% | ||
| Entertainment in Charlotte (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (B$34) | B$65 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (B$21) | B$13.75 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (B$114) | B$12.67 | 802% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $71 (B$71) | B$145 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9.43 (B$9.43) | B$11.21 | 16% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.43 (B$4.43) | B$5 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.17 (B$4.17) | B$3.83 | 9% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $131 (B$131) | B$160 | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (B$0.70) | B$0.15 | 370% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $51 (B$51) | B$86 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $4.91 (B$4.91) | B$6.33 | 23% |
| TOTAL | 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,694 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2013.
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Cost of living in Charlotte (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
B$2,500
in Nassau
you would need to make just about B$1,963
($1,963)
in Charlotte.