Cost of living in Germany compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 43% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Germany | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (B$16) | B$25 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (B$11) | B$13 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (B$5.95) | B$14 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (B$1.33) | B$6.00 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (B$4.67) | B$4.43 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.24 (B$3.53) | B$4.07 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (B$2.87) | B$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (B$2.16) | B$1.32 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (B$1.14) | B$4.19 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (B$7) | B$15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (B$2.22) | B$4.64 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (B$1.84) | B$3.85 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 23% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Germany | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,017 (B$2,196) | B$1,425 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,577 (B$1,717) | B$1,697 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (B$288) | B$355 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,219 (B$1,327) | B$3,793 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €929 (B$1,011) | B$1,200 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €208 (B$226) | B$219 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (B$39) | B$49 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (B$403) | B$716 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (B$124) | B$256 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (B$11) | B$11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (B$19) | B$15 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 29% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Germany | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (B$95) | B$100 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (B$41) | B$74 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (B$98) | B$150 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (B$126) | B$110 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 13% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Germany | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,638 (B$33,360) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (B$2.00) | B$4.77 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (B$66) | B$56 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 52% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Germany | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (B$9) | B$5.71 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (B$8) | B$23 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (B$78) | B$114 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (B$4.71) | B$8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (B$3.25) | B$10 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (B$3.44) | B$14 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (B$2.13) | B$6.00 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (B$2.02) | B$8 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (B$25) | B$20 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Germany | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (B$49) | B$92 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (B$27) | B$60 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €177 (B$193) | B$43 | + 346% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (B$68) | B$150 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (B$11) | B$24 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (B$3.81) | B$4.88 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.15 (B$4.52) | B$7 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €640 (B$697) | B$1,200 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (B$0.11) | B$0.73 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (B$43) | B$113 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (B$9) | B$12 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 35% cheaper than in Bahamas
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