Cost of living in Nassau, Bahamas vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Nassau (Bahamas) is 38% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$24 (€20) | €15 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$8 (€6) | €8 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (€4.99) | €4.80 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (€3.25) | €1.04 | + 212% | |
12 eggs, large | B$4.85 (€4.02) | €3.22 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.26 (€3.52) | €2.46 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$6 (€5.34) | €7 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.92 (€4.07) | €2.51 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.03 (€3.34) | €1.88 | + 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (€2.48) | €1.27 | + 96% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$21 (€17) | €8 | + 118% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.60 (€2.98) | €2.41 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.19 (€2.64) | €1.65 | + 60% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Nassau (Bahamas) is 17% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,546 (€2,108) | €1,740 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,584 (€1,312) | €1,413 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$384 (€318) | €167 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,265 (€1,047) | €1,102 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (€624) | €770 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$286 (€236) | €96 | + 146% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$46 (€38) | €30 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$720 (€596) | €545 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$237 (€196) | €153 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$12 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$11 (€9) | €14 | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Nassau (Bahamas) is 19% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$75 (€62) | €95 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$55 (€46) | €46 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$117 (€97) | €125 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$113 (€94) | €164 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Nassau (Bahamas) is 26% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$36,365 (€30,111) | €26,204 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.22 (€1.01) | €1.64 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$66 (€55) | €89 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$25 (€21) | €22 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Nassau (Bahamas) is 66% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$10 (€8) | €5.90 | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$22 (€18) | €12 | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$91 (€75) | €36 | + 110% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (€7) | €4.09 | + 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$6 (€5.31) | €3.21 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (€5.99) | €3.69 | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.09 (€4.21) | €1.66 | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$4.32 (€3.58) | €2.38 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (€15) | €23 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Nassau (Bahamas) is 44% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 (€62) | €45 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$23 (€19) | €24 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$40 (€33) | €94 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$126 (€104) | €73 | + 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$11 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.54 (€4.59) | €2.98 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6 (€5.01) | €4.40 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$567 (€470) | €499 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (€0.60) | €0.19 | + 222% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$85 (€70) | €44 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nassau (Bahamas) is 12% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €5,805 (B$7,010) in Nassau to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €5,200 in The Hague.
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