Cost of living in Nassau (Bahamas) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Nassau (Bahamas) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nassau | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$21 (C$29) | C$20 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.80 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.97 (C$5.34) | C$1.98 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.31 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.26 (C$5.72) | C$3.17 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.18 (C$7) | C$4.24 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.03 (C$5.42) | C$3.76 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.26 (C$4.39) | C$3.41 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (C$29) | C$19 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.60 (C$4.84) | C$2.48 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.69 (C$3.61) | C$1.93 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Nassau (Bahamas) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nassau | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,472 (C$3,322) | C$2,136 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,584 (C$2,129) | C$1,257 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$384 (C$516) | C$124 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,265 (C$1,700) | C$1,120 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$789 (C$1,060) | C$805 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$286 (C$384) | C$66 | + 479% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$46 (C$62) | C$54 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$720 (C$967) | C$311 | + 211% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$237 (C$318) | C$97 | + 229% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$13 (C$17) | C$25 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Nassau (Bahamas) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nassau | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$75 (C$100) | C$60 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$55 (C$74) | C$39 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$117 (C$157) | C$98 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$113 (C$152) | C$117 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Nassau (Bahamas) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nassau | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$36,365 (C$48,867) | C$22,942 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.83 (C$2.45) | C$1.67 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$66 (C$89) | C$67 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$36 (C$49) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Nassau (Bahamas) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Nassau | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$22 (C$30) | C$22 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$97 (C$130) | C$77 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$7 (C$9) | C$3.85 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$8 (C$10) | C$4.33 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.05 (C$7) | C$3.16 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$4.53 (C$6) | C$2.46 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$17 (C$23) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Nassau (Bahamas) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nassau | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$80 (C$107) | C$51 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$23 (C$31) | C$27 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$50 (C$67) | C$135 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$126 (C$169) | C$96 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$12 (C$17) | C$10 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.54 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$567 (C$762) | C$647 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.33 (C$0.44) | C$0.24 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$87 (C$117) | C$37 | + 215% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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