Cost of living in China compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 66% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| China | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41元 (B$5.98) | B$38 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (B$5.12) | B$15 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (B$2.16) | B$14 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (B$2.19) | B$4.20 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (B$2.33) | B$3.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (B$1.37) | B$4.07 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49元 (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (B$1.94) | B$8 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68元 (B$0.84) | B$1.32 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (B$0.92) | B$4.19 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115元 (B$17) | B$17 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (B$1.32) | B$4.64 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (B$1.96) | B$3.38 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in China is 43% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| China | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,531元 (B$2,137) | B$2,744 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,861元 (B$1,156) | B$1,697 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500元 (B$74) | B$355 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,351元 (B$1,081) | B$2,091 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342元 (B$638) | B$754 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 332元 (B$49) | B$219 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 118元 (B$17) | B$49 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,300元 (B$191) | B$716 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 562元 (B$83) | B$256 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (B$5.79) | B$11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55元 (B$8) | B$12 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in China is 32% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| China | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 557元 (B$82) | B$100 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 289元 (B$42) | B$74 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 658元 (B$97) | B$150 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 765元 (B$112) | B$110 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in China is 26% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| China | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,953元 (B$22,196) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (B$1.24) | B$1.23 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 213元 (B$31) | B$56 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| China | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (B$3.74) | B$5.71 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (B$3.96) | B$23 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 386元 (B$57) | B$114 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29元 (B$4.28) | B$8 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21元 (B$3.14) | B$10 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (B$4.51) | B$14 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20元 (B$2.97) | B$6.00 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18元 (B$2.68) | B$8 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84元 (B$12) | B$20 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| China | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 258元 (B$38) | B$92 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120元 (B$18) | B$60 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 502元 (B$74) | B$43 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 347元 (B$51) | B$150 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 84元 (B$12) | B$24 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (B$4.59) | B$4.88 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (B$2.94) | B$7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,064元 (B$451) | B$1,200 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (B$0.03) | B$0.73 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 401元 (B$59) | B$113 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45元 (B$7) | B$10 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in China is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas
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