Cost of living in Italy compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 35% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (B$15) | B$20 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (B$10) | B$9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (B$5.33) | B$6 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (B$1.49) | B$3.93 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.56 (B$4.29) | B$5.33 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.17 (B$2.62) | B$4.07 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (B$8) | B$5.04 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (B$2.46) | B$5.45 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (B$1.53) | B$4.34 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (B$1.54) | B$3.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (B$8) | B$17 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (B$2.28) | B$4.64 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (B$1.31) | B$3.38 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 45% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,117 (B$1,345) | B$2,744 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €823 (B$990) | B$1,697 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (B$149) | B$355 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (B$1,014) | B$2,091 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €552 (B$665) | B$754 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (B$106) | B$219 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (B$31) | B$49 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (B$436) | B$716 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (B$133) | B$256 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (B$7) | B$11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (B$12) | B$12 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 43% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (B$96) | B$100 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (B$40) | B$100 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (B$94) | B$150 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (B$132) | B$110 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 6% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,536 (B$28,342) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (B$1.73) | B$1.23 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (B$43) | B$56 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 34% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (B$5.84) | B$5.71 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (B$10) | B$23 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (B$86) | B$110 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (B$6) | B$8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (B$3.72) | B$5.44 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.56 (B$3.08) | B$7 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (B$2.45) | B$4.35 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (B$2.22) | B$3.46 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (B$21) | B$28 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (B$39) | B$70 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (B$22) | B$60 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (B$123) | B$43 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (B$77) | B$150 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (B$11) | B$20 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (B$1.96) | B$4.88 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (B$5.81) | B$6.00 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (B$554) | B$1,200 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (B$0.19) | B$0.73 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (B$59) | B$99 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (B$7) | B$12 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 38% cheaper than in Bahamas
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