Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Australia
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 68% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (AU$41) | AU$24 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$9 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$5.00 (AU$8) | AU$1.92 | + 316% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.10 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (AU$6) | AU$5.91 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (AU$13) | AU$4.93 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$10 (AU$16) | AU$3.74 | + 326% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (AU$24) | AU$22 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.50 (AU$5.58) | AU$3.87 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (AU$6) | AU$2.22 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 25% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,158 (AU$3,441) | AU$3,979 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$2,000 (AU$3,189) | AU$2,764 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$243 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (AU$6,046) | AU$2,790 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (AU$1,913) | AU$2,047 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (AU$350) | AU$195 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (AU$78) | AU$65 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (AU$1,141) | AU$640 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (AU$407) | AU$260 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (AU$24) | AU$40 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 24% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (AU$159) | AU$123 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (AU$117) | AU$98 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (AU$239) | AU$162 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (AU$175) | AU$175 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$40,654 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.56 (AU$2.49) | AU$1.96 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (AU$90) | AU$152 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 106% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (AU$37) | AU$23 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (AU$182) | AU$86 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (AU$12) | AU$6 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (AU$16) | AU$4.98 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (AU$22) | AU$9 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (AU$10) | AU$4.26 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (AU$13) | AU$4.37 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (AU$32) | AU$39 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 50% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (AU$147) | AU$78 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (AU$96) | AU$46 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (AU$69) | AU$257 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (AU$239) | AU$140 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (AU$39) | AU$22 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (AU$8) | AU$5.44 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (AU$1,913) | AU$885 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (AU$1.16) | AU$0.76 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (AU$180) | AU$86 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (AU$19) | AU$46 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,389 prices entered by 269 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 26% more expensive than in Australia
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