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Cost of living in India compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 73% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨406 (B$5.65) | B$25 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨278 (B$3.87) | B$8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨150 (B$2.08) | B$5.89 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (B$0.72) | B$3.96 | - 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (B$0.99) | B$5.59 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (B$0.53) | B$4.01 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨226 (B$3.14) | B$5.04 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (B$1.92) | B$5.45 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (B$0.36) | B$4.38 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨137 (B$1.91) | B$3.00 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨884 (B$12) | B$22 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨84 (B$1.17) | B$4.64 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (B$0.49) | B$3.80 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,565 (B$439) | B$2,501 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,486 (B$299) | B$1,540 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,252 (B$73) | B$367 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,385 (B$367) | B$1,207 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨17,009 (B$237) | B$762 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,771 (B$52) | B$215 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨790 (B$11) | B$57 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,501 (B$466) | B$716 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,022 (B$153) | B$238 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨423 (B$5.89) | B$11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨496 (B$7) | B$6 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in India is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,390 (B$33) | B$69 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,680 (B$37) | B$75 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,851 (B$54) | B$96 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,030 (B$42) | B$110 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in India is 54% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨926,935 (B$12,895) | B$41,135 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (B$1.11) | B$1.23 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,671 (B$23) | B$56 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 67% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨153 (B$2.12) | B$5.71 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨317 (B$4.41) | B$23 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,073 (B$15) | B$82 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨279 (B$3.88) | B$8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (B$2.58) | B$5.44 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨214 (B$2.98) | B$7 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (B$1.88) | B$4.35 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (B$1.06) | B$3.46 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨296 (B$4.12) | B$28 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 66% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,231 (B$17) | B$75 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨479 (B$7) | B$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,870 (B$26) | B$43 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,899 (B$26) | B$115 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨647 (B$9) | B$8 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨213 (B$2.96) | B$4.88 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨255 (B$3.54) | B$7 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨36,920 (B$514) | B$478 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (B$0.13) | B$0.73 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,193 (B$31) | B$82 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨255 (B$3.55) | B$12 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in India is 67% cheaper than in Bahamas
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