Cost of living in Nassau (Bahamas) is 19% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Nassau (Bahamas) is 31% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Nassau | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$21 ($21) | $18 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 ($9) | $8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.80 ($5.79) | $4.51 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.97 ($3.97) | $1.17 | + 239% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.31 ($5.30) | $3.72 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.26 ($4.25) | $4.47 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$6 ($6) | $6 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.18 ($5.18) | $3.73 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.03 ($4.03) | $1.68 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.26 ($3.26) | $3.75 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 ($22) | $14 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.60 ($3.60) | $2.17 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.69 ($2.68) | $2.00 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Nassau (Bahamas) is 15% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nassau | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,472 ($2,470) | $1,526 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,584 ($1,583) | $1,235 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$384 ($384) | $204 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,265 ($1,264) | $1,288 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$789 ($788) | $961 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$286 ($285) | $135 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$46 ($46) | $63 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$720 ($719) | $305 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$237 ($237) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$12 ($12) | $11 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$13 ($13) | $24 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Nassau (Bahamas) is 25% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Nassau | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$75 ($75) | $50 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$55 ($55) | $46 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$117 ($117) | $74 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$113 ($113) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Nassau (Bahamas) is 8% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Nassau | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$36,365 ($36,333) | $22,316 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.75 ($1.74) | $0.81 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$66 ($66) | $83 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$36 ($36) | $24 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Nassau (Bahamas) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nassau | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$10 ($10) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$22 ($22) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$97 ($97) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 ($8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$7 ($7) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$8 ($8) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.05 ($5.05) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$4.53 ($4.52) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$17 ($17) | $21 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Nassau (Bahamas) is 37% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nassau | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$80 ($80) | $46 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$23 ($23) | $22 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$50 ($50) | $183 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$126 ($126) | $80 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$12 ($12) | $9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.54 ($5.54) | $5.01 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6 ($6) | $5.10 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$567 ($567) | $428 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.33 ($0.33) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$87 ($87) | $37 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$9 ($9) | $8 | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 76 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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