Cost of living in India compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 72% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨367 (B$5.04) | B$20 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (B$3.97) | B$9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (B$1.95) | B$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (B$0.71) | B$3.93 | - 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (B$0.98) | B$5.33 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (B$0.49) | B$4.07 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨229 (B$3.13) | B$5.04 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (B$1.90) | B$5.45 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (B$0.42) | B$4.34 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (B$1.81) | B$3.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨766 (B$11) | B$17 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (B$1.17) | B$4.64 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (B$0.49) | B$3.38 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in India is 82% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,514 (B$460) | B$2,878 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,078 (B$275) | B$1,697 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,877 (B$67) | B$355 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,933 (B$260) | B$2,091 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,146 (B$167) | B$754 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,419 (B$47) | B$219 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨678 (B$9) | B$49 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,148 (B$400) | B$716 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,326 (B$142) | B$256 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨399 (B$5.48) | B$11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨251 (B$3.45) | B$12 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in India is 65% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,330 (B$32) | B$100 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,598 (B$36) | B$100 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,668 (B$50) | B$150 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (B$38) | B$110 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in India is 40% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨921,658 (B$12,639) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (B$1.08) | B$1.23 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,229 (B$17) | B$56 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 74% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (B$1.44) | B$5.71 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 (B$2.86) | B$23 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨622 (B$9) | B$110 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (B$4.37) | B$8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (B$2.24) | B$5.44 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨255 (B$3.50) | B$7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (B$1.93) | B$4.35 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (B$0.93) | B$3.46 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (B$3.29) | B$28 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 77% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,189 (B$16) | B$70 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (B$6) | B$60 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,675 (B$23) | B$43 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,633 (B$22) | B$150 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨597 (B$8) | B$20 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (B$2.68) | B$4.88 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (B$2.60) | B$6.00 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,308 (B$498) | B$1,200 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.16 (B$0.07) | B$0.73 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,585 (B$22) | B$99 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨270 (B$3.70) | B$12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 72% cheaper than in Bahamas
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