Cost of living in Italy compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 43% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (B$18) | B$25 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (B$10) | B$13 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (B$6) | B$14 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (B$1.56) | B$6.00 | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.71 (B$4.00) | B$4.43 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (B$2.97) | B$4.07 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (B$8) | B$5.04 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (B$2.51) | B$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (B$1.97) | B$1.32 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (B$1.79) | B$4.19 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (B$8) | B$15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (B$2.43) | B$4.64 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (B$1.39) | B$3.85 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,701 (B$1,835) | B$1,425 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,158 (B$1,249) | B$1,697 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (B$176) | B$355 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,054 (B$1,136) | B$3,793 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €792 (B$854) | B$1,200 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (B$115) | B$219 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (B$26) | B$49 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (B$348) | B$716 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (B$137) | B$256 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (B$7) | B$11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (B$12) | B$15 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 30% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (B$90) | B$100 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (B$39) | B$74 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (B$104) | B$150 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (B$141) | B$110 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 32% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,939 (B$33,362) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (B$2.02) | B$4.77 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (B$41) | B$56 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 42% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (B$10) | B$5.71 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (B$10) | B$23 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €99 (B$107) | B$114 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.81 (B$6) | B$8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (B$3.93) | B$10 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (B$3.66) | B$14 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (B$2.78) | B$6.00 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (B$2.94) | B$8 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (B$20) | B$20 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 47% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Italy | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (B$43) | B$92 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (B$20) | B$60 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (B$98) | B$43 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (B$86) | B$150 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (B$9) | B$24 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (B$2.09) | B$4.88 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (B$5.43) | B$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €688 (B$741) | B$1,200 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (B$0.38) | B$0.73 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (B$57) | B$113 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (B$6) | B$12 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Bahamas
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