Cost of living in Nassau (Bahamas) is 54% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Nassau (Bahamas) is 68% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Nassau | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$21 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 208 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 150 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.80 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 66 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.97 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 19 | + 263% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.31 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 36 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.26 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 30 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$6 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 186 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.18 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 52 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.03 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 31 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.26 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 34 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 330 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.60 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 30 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.69 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 31 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Nassau (Bahamas) is 51% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Nassau | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,472 (Mex$ 43,391) | Mex$ 43,272 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,584 (Mex$ 27,807) | Mex$ 11,603 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$384 (Mex$ 6,747) | Mex$ 983 | + 587% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,265 (Mex$ 22,203) | Mex$ 16,267 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$789 (Mex$ 13,845) | Mex$ 7,359 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$286 (Mex$ 5,013) | Mex$ 2,075 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$46 (Mex$ 805) | Mex$ 416 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$720 (Mex$ 12,635) | Mex$ 8,716 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$237 (Mex$ 4,157) | Mex$ 1,508 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$12 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 137 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$13 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 133 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Nassau (Bahamas) is 18% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Nassau | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$75 (Mex$ 1,310) | Mex$ 937 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$55 (Mex$ 963) | Mex$ 905 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$117 (Mex$ 2,048) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$113 (Mex$ 1,984) | Mex$ 1,305 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Nassau (Bahamas) is 41% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Nassau | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$36,365 (Mex$ 638,364) | Mex$ 324,744 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.83 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 18 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$66 (Mex$ 1,166) | Mex$ 960 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$36 (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 482 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Nassau (Bahamas) is 115% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Nassau | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$10 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 87 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$22 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 85 | + 358% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$97 (Mex$ 1,700) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 104 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$7 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 38 | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$8 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 41 | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.05 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 31 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$4.53 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 55 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$17 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 249 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Nassau (Bahamas) is 64% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Nassau | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$80 (Mex$ 1,401) | Mex$ 472 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$23 (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 146 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$50 (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 854 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$126 (Mex$ 2,211) | Mex$ 1,244 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$12 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 148 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.54 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 80 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 46 | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$567 (Mex$ 9,957) | Mex$ 15,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.33 (Mex$ 5.77) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 477% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$87 (Mex$ 1,530) | Mex$ 1,926 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$9 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 58 | + 176% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 82 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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