Cost of living in Nassau, Bahamas vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 438% | |||
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Food in Nassau (Bahamas) is 438% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$24 (ARS $2,063) | ARS $367 | + 463% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$8 (ARS $668) | ARS $301 | + 122% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (ARS $519) | ARS $88 | + 492% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (ARS $338) | ARS $60 | + 467% | |
12 eggs, large | B$4.85 (ARS $417) | ARS $78 | + 434% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.26 (ARS $366) | ARS $55 | + 562% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$6 (ARS $555) | ARS $129 | + 330% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.92 (ARS $423) | ARS $44 | + 856% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.03 (ARS $347) | ARS $27 | + 1174% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (ARS $258) | ARS $58 | + 345% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$21 (ARS $1,811) | ARS $201 | + 799% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.60 (ARS $310) | ARS $92 | + 237% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.19 (ARS $275) | ARS $32 | + 761% | |
Housing | + 619% | |||
Housing in Nassau (Bahamas) is 619% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,546 (ARS $219,105) | ARS $20,002 | + 995% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,584 (ARS $136,336) | ARS $11,466 | + 1089% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$384 (ARS $33,081) | ARS $3,242 | + 920% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,265 (ARS $108,862) | ARS $11,715 | + 829% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (ARS $64,884) | ARS $10,117 | + 541% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$286 (ARS $24,577) | ARS $2,131 | + 1054% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$46 (ARS $3,949) | ARS $1,505 | + 162% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$720 (ARS $61,947) | ARS $23,718 | + 161% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$237 (ARS $20,380) | ARS $4,797 | + 325% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$12 (ARS $1,047) | ARS $226 | + 364% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$11 (ARS $986) | ARS $164 | + 501% | |
Clothes | + 220% | |||
Clothes in Nassau (Bahamas) is 220% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$75 (ARS $6,421) | ARS $1,556 | + 313% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$55 (ARS $4,746) | ARS $1,430 | + 232% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$117 (ARS $10,039) | ARS $4,439 | + 126% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$113 (ARS $9,728) | ARS $3,546 | + 174% | |
Transportation | + 237% | |||
Transportation in Nassau (Bahamas) is 237% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$36,365 (ARS $3,129,858) | ARS $558,062 | + 461% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.22 (ARS $105) | ARS $44 | + 142% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$66 (ARS $5,719) | ARS $1,866 | + 206% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$25 (ARS $2,160) | ARS $756 | + 186% | |
Personal Care | + 496% | |||
Personal Care in Nassau (Bahamas) is 496% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$10 (ARS $824) | ARS $128 | + 545% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$22 (ARS $1,912) | ARS $150 | + 1177% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$91 (ARS $7,817) | ARS $769 | + 916% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (ARS $727) | ARS $66 | + 1006% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$6 (ARS $552) | ARS $108 | + 410% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (ARS $622) | ARS $201 | + 209% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.09 (ARS $438) | ARS $83 | + 425% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$4.32 (ARS $372) | ARS $122 | + 205% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (ARS $1,543) | ARS $302 | + 410% | |
Entertainment | + 342% | |||
Entertainment in Nassau (Bahamas) is 342% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 (ARS $6,463) | ARS $731 | + 784% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$23 (ARS $1,959) | ARS $521 | + 276% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$40 (ARS $3,466) | ARS $956 | + 263% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$126 (ARS $10,841) | ARS $1,359 | + 698% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$11 (ARS $960) | ARS $313 | + 207% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.54 (ARS $477) | ARS $152 | + 214% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6 (ARS $521) | ARS $91 | + 473% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$567 (ARS $48,818) | ARS $58,928 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (ARS $63) | ARS $2.16 | + 2811% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$85 (ARS $7,306) | ARS $1,567 | + 366% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (ARS $708) | ARS $248 | + 186% | |
TOTAL | + 388% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nassau (Bahamas) is 388% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $307,658 (B$3,575) in Nassau to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $63,000 in San Juan.
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