Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Albania
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Food | + 167% | |||
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Food in Bahamas is 167% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahamas | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (2,421 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 194% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (1,208 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (1,361 Lek) | 459 Lek | + 196% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (570 Lek) | 188 Lek | + 204% | |
12 eggs, large | B$4.43 (421 Lek) | 345 Lek | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (387 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 156% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (479 Lek) | 570 Lek | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (760 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 491% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (126 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (398 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 310% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (1,426 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (441 Lek) | 185 Lek | + 139% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (366 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 425% | |
Housing | + 87% | |||
Housing in Bahamas is 87% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahamas | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,425 (135,436 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (161,248 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 265% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (33,745 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | + 150% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (360,456 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 552% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (114,051 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (20,854 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | + 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (4,671 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$716 (68,037 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 133% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (24,288 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (1,035 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (1,426 Lek) | 959 Lek | + 49% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Bahamas is 80% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahamas | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (9,504 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 143% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (7,003 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (14,256 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (10,457 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 103% | |||
Transportation in Bahamas is 103% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahamas | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 994,106 Lek | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$4.77 (453 Lek) | 188 Lek | + 140% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (5,343 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 245% | |
Personal Care | + 217% | |||
Personal Care in Bahamas is 217% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahamas | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (542 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 171% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (2,233 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 347% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (10,872 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 335% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (741 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 196% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (950 Lek) | 375 Lek | + 153% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (1,331 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 344% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (570 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (760 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 204% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (1,901 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 280% | |
Entertainment | + 156% | |||
Entertainment in Bahamas is 156% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahamas | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (8,737 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 337% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (5,703 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 256% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (4,106 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (14,256 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 375% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (2,318 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 150% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (464 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (654 Lek) | 308 Lek | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (114,051 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (69 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (10,702 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 257% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (1,131 Lek) | 323 Lek | + 250% | |
TOTAL | + 123% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 156 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 123% more expensive than in Albania
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