Cost of living in China compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 54% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (B$9) | B$20 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (B$5.74) | B$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (B$2.54) | B$6 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (B$2.07) | B$3.93 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (B$2.18) | B$5.33 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (B$1.31) | B$4.07 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56元 (B$9) | B$5.04 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (B$1.99) | B$5.45 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (B$1.09) | B$4.34 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (B$0.95) | B$3.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119元 (B$19) | B$17 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (B$1.35) | B$4.64 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (B$1.49) | B$3.38 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in China is 58% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,672元 (B$1,192) | B$2,744 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,711元 (B$732) | B$1,697 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 412元 (B$64) | B$355 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,031元 (B$1,092) | B$2,091 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,064元 (B$631) | B$754 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279元 (B$43) | B$219 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88元 (B$14) | B$49 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,091元 (B$325) | B$716 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 619元 (B$96) | B$256 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (B$7) | B$11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (B$6) | B$12 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in China is 55% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 415元 (B$65) | B$100 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 211元 (B$33) | B$100 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 590元 (B$92) | B$150 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663元 (B$103) | B$110 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in China is 31% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,594元 (B$24,791) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (B$1.00) | B$1.23 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176元 (B$27) | B$56 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 40% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (B$4.64) | B$5.71 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (B$5.56) | B$23 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 440元 (B$68) | B$110 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 35元 (B$5.40) | B$8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (B$5.84) | B$5.44 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (B$5.53) | B$7 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (B$1.48) | B$4.35 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (B$1.63) | B$3.46 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80元 (B$12) | B$28 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 55% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 206元 (B$32) | B$70 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 98元 (B$15) | B$60 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 743元 (B$115) | B$43 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 429元 (B$67) | B$150 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67元 (B$10) | B$20 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (B$5.44) | B$4.88 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32元 (B$4.95) | B$6.00 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,535元 (B$549) | B$1,200 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.68元 (B$0.11) | B$0.73 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 481元 (B$75) | B$99 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (B$3.53) | B$12 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in China is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas
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