Cost of living in Italy compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 55% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (B$16) | B$38 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (B$8) | B$15 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (B$4.72) | B$14 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (B$1.26) | B$4.20 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (B$3.74) | B$3.00 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (B$2.48) | B$4.07 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (B$2.24) | B$8 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (B$1.63) | B$1.32 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (B$1.31) | B$4.19 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (B$7) | B$17 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (B$1.82) | B$4.64 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (B$1.29) | B$3.38 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 50% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,325 (B$1,295) | B$2,744 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €887 (B$868) | B$1,697 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (B$189) | B$355 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €855 (B$836) | B$2,091 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €608 (B$594) | B$754 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (B$131) | B$219 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (B$24) | B$49 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (B$346) | B$716 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (B$117) | B$256 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.80 (B$5.67) | B$11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (B$10) | B$12 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 43% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (B$71) | B$100 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (B$32) | B$74 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (B$81) | B$150 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (B$112) | B$110 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 17% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,215 (B$24,651) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (B$1.80) | B$1.23 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (B$35) | B$56 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 53% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (B$10) | B$5.71 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (B$12) | B$23 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (B$70) | B$114 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (B$5.37) | B$8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.05 (B$2.98) | B$10 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (B$3.09) | B$14 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (B$1.84) | B$6.00 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (B$1.95) | B$8 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (B$17) | B$20 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (B$38) | B$92 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (B$17) | B$60 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (B$68) | B$43 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (B$65) | B$150 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (B$9) | B$24 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.72 (B$1.68) | B$4.88 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.44 (B$5.32) | B$7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (B$483) | B$1,200 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (B$0.19) | B$0.73 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (B$47) | B$113 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (B$5.54) | B$10 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas
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