Cost of living in Nassau, Bahamas vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nassau (Bahamas) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$24 (C$31) | C$20 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (C$5.00) | C$1.98 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.85 (C$6) | C$4.18 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.26 (C$5.42) | C$3.04 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.92 (C$6) | C$4.24 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.03 (C$5.14) | C$3.76 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (C$3.82) | C$3.41 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$21 (C$27) | C$19 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.60 (C$4.59) | C$2.48 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.19 (C$4.07) | C$1.93 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Nassau (Bahamas) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,546 (C$3,245) | C$2,136 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,584 (C$2,019) | C$1,241 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$384 (C$490) | C$133 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,265 (C$1,612) | C$1,120 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (C$961) | C$806 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$286 (C$364) | C$66 | + 449% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$46 (C$58) | C$54 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$720 (C$917) | C$311 | + 195% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$237 (C$302) | C$97 | + 212% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$11 (C$15) | C$25 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Nassau (Bahamas) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$75 (C$95) | C$60 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$55 (C$70) | C$39 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$117 (C$149) | C$98 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$113 (C$144) | C$117 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Nassau (Bahamas) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$36,365 (C$46,351) | C$22,935 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.22 (C$1.56) | C$1.39 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$66 (C$85) | C$67 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$25 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Nassau (Bahamas) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$10 (C$12) | C$8 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$22 (C$28) | C$22 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$91 (C$116) | C$77 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$6 (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.09 (C$6) | C$3.11 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$4.32 (C$5.50) | C$2.46 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Nassau (Bahamas) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 (C$96) | C$52 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$23 (C$29) | C$26 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$40 (C$51) | C$117 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$126 (C$161) | C$96 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.54 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$567 (C$723) | C$647 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (C$0.93) | C$0.83 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$85 (C$108) | C$35 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nassau (Bahamas) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,213 (B$7,228) in Nassau to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.
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