Cost of living in Spain compared to Bahamas
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Spain is 50% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (B$18) | B$25 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (B$11) | B$13 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (B$4.06) | B$9 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (B$1.09) | B$5.00 | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.95 (B$3.06) | B$4.10 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (B$2.11) | B$4.07 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (B$2.13) | B$8 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (B$1.60) | B$10 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (B$1.17) | B$4.19 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (B$8) | B$15 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (B$2.17) | B$3.50 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (B$1.08) | B$3.85 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Spain is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,498 (B$1,550) | B$2,158 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,012 (B$1,047) | B$2,000 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (B$111) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €996 (B$1,030) | B$3,793 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 (B$748) | B$1,200 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (B$80) | B$219 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (B$28) | B$49 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €324 (B$335) | B$716 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (B$105) | B$256 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (B$7) | B$11 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (B$12) | B$15 | - 18% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (B$85) | B$100 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (B$36) | B$74 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (B$90) | B$150 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (B$97) | B$110 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,536 (B$27,448) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (B$1.59) | B$1.56 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (B$30) | B$56 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 59% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (B$9) | B$5.71 | + 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (B$8) | B$23 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (B$57) | B$114 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.41 (B$4.56) | B$8 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (B$2.79) | B$10 | - 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (B$3.20) | B$14 | - 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.85 (B$1.92) | B$6.00 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.16 (B$2.23) | B$8 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (B$17) | B$20 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (B$38) | B$92 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (B$17) | B$60 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (B$51) | B$43 | + 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (B$53) | B$150 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (B$11) | B$24 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (B$3.03) | B$4.88 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.98 (B$5.15) | B$7 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €532 (B$551) | B$1,200 | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (B$0.22) | B$0.73 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (B$53) | B$113 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (B$5.62) | B$12 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas
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