- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- Canada
- Nassau
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nassau, Bahamas compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nassau (Bahamas) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$19 (C$23) | C$14 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$1.84 (C$2.30) | C$2.38 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.13 (C$5.19) | C$4.08 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$5.35 (C$7) | C$2.62 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.38 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.86 (C$4.84) | C$3.73 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.52 (C$4.42) | C$2.90 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.16 (C$3.96) | C$2.89 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$18 (C$23) | C$16 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$3.10 (C$3.88) | C$2.31 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.46 (C$4.34) | C$1.76 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Nassau (Bahamas) is 119% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,675 (C$3,354) | C$1,186 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,355 (C$1,700) | C$982 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$264 (C$331) | C$117 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,919 (C$2,406) | C$919 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$1,025 (C$1,285) | C$695 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$293 (C$367) | C$64 | + 472% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$49 (C$62) | C$39 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$898 (C$1,126) | C$392 | + 187% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$247 (C$309) | C$111 | + 179% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$15 (C$19) | C$10 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (C$13) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Nassau (Bahamas) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$73 (C$92) | C$61 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$56 (C$71) | C$41 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$128 (C$161) | C$95 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$125 (C$157) | C$87 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Nassau (Bahamas) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,803 (C$39,888) | C$22,684 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.15 (C$1.44) | C$1.19 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$77 (C$96) | C$47 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$20 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Nassau (Bahamas) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$10 (C$12) | C$8 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$25 (C$31) | C$20 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$88 (C$110) | C$85 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$11 (C$13) | C$7 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$6 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.95 (C$6) | C$3.21 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$4.26 (C$5.34) | C$2.46 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (C$25) | C$19 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Nassau (Bahamas) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$77 (C$97) | C$43 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (C$26) | C$27 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$29 (C$37) | C$84 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$140 (C$175) | C$93 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$6 (C$8) | C$5.44 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$4.37 (C$5.48) | C$5.57 | - 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | B$216 (C$271) | C$141 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.41 (C$0.52) | C$2.00 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$86 (C$107) | C$34 | + 216% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 201 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nassau (Bahamas) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,042
(B$4,020)
in Nassau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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