- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- Canada
- Nassau
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nassau, Bahamas compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nassau (Bahamas) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$16 (C$22) | C$15 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.32 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.28 (C$3.02) | C$2.05 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.90 (C$5.17) | C$4.81 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.53 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.72 (C$4.94) | C$4.00 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (C$4.19) | C$3.34 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.34 (C$4.43) | C$3.36 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$19 (C$25) | C$16 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$3.32 (C$4.41) | C$2.41 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.17 (C$4.21) | C$2.01 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Nassau (Bahamas) is 100% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,324 (C$3,083) | C$1,651 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,236 (C$1,639) | C$1,142 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$323 (C$428) | C$102 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,783 (C$2,366) | C$1,038 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$1,042 (C$1,382) | C$779 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$373 (C$495) | C$66 | + 645% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$49 (C$65) | C$39 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$898 (C$1,191) | C$351 | + 239% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$237 (C$315) | C$86 | + 264% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$14 (C$19) | C$9 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (C$14) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Nassau (Bahamas) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$71 (C$94) | C$59 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$57 (C$76) | C$40 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$128 (C$169) | C$93 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$119 (C$159) | C$92 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Nassau (Bahamas) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$30,371 (C$40,297) | C$22,749 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.15 (C$1.52) | C$1.27 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$76 (C$101) | C$67 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$32 (C$42) | C$31 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Nassau (Bahamas) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$18 (C$25) | C$20 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$93 (C$123) | C$82 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$10 (C$13) | C$6 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$6 (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (C$9) | C$2.83 | + 217% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.81 (C$6) | C$3.09 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$4.12 (C$5.46) | C$2.46 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$19 (C$25) | C$19 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Nassau (Bahamas) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$77 (C$103) | C$46 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$22 (C$29) | C$26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$40 (C$53) | C$101 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$132 (C$175) | C$85 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$11 (C$14) | C$8 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.73 (C$8) | C$5.34 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$4.70 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$499 (C$662) | C$549 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.44 (C$0.59) | C$1.04 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$87 (C$115) | C$35 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 375 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nassau (Bahamas) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,965
(B$6,003)
in Nassau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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