Cost of living in Spain compared to Bahamas
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Spain is 52% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (B$18) | B$26 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (B$9) | B$9 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.70 (B$4.01) | B$14 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (B$1.03) | B$6.00 | - 83% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.79 (B$3.03) | B$6.00 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (B$2.17) | B$4.07 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (B$2.21) | B$8 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (B$1.25) | B$1.32 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (B$1.06) | B$4.19 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (B$7) | B$15 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (B$2.07) | B$4.64 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (B$1.00) | B$3.85 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Spain is 50% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,171 (B$1,270) | B$2,744 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €798 (B$865) | B$1,697 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (B$141) | B$355 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €767 (B$832) | B$2,091 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €561 (B$609) | B$754 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (B$87) | B$219 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (B$32) | B$49 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €354 (B$384) | B$716 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (B$103) | B$256 | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (B$7) | B$11 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (B$12) | B$15 | - 22% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 42% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (B$79) | B$100 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (B$34) | B$74 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (B$94) | B$150 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (B$95) | B$110 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 17% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,207 (B$26,251) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (B$1.96) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (B$39) | B$56 | - 31% | |
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) | €8 (B$8) | B$5.71 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (B$7) | B$23 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (B$68) | B$114 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (B$4.16) | B$8 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 (B$2.59) | B$10 | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (B$3.20) | B$14 | - 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (B$1.76) | B$6.00 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (B$1.97) | B$8 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (B$21) | B$20 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (B$35) | B$92 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (B$17) | B$60 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (B$55) | B$43 | + 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (B$49) | B$150 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (B$11) | B$24 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (B$2.93) | B$4.88 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (B$4.63) | B$7 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €459 (B$497) | B$1,200 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (B$0.18) | B$0.73 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (B$49) | B$113 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (B$5.47) | B$10 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Spain is 48% cheaper than in Bahamas
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