Cost of living in Spain compared to Bahamas
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (B$19) | B$25 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (B$10) | B$13 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (B$4.14) | B$14 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (B$1.14) | B$6.00 | - 81% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (B$3.27) | B$4.43 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (B$2.45) | B$4.07 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (B$8) | B$5.04 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (B$2.35) | B$8 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (B$1.53) | B$1.32 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (B$1.22) | B$4.19 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (B$7) | B$15 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (B$2.24) | B$4.64 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (B$1.18) | B$3.85 | - 69% | |
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 | €1,415 (B$1,539) | B$1,425 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €958 (B$1,042) | B$1,697 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (B$128) | B$355 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €914 (B$994) | B$3,793 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (B$729) | B$1,200 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (B$88) | B$219 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (B$30) | B$49 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (B$343) | B$716 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (B$100) | B$256 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (B$8) | B$11 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (B$12) | B$15 | - 18% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 41% 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) | €82 (B$89) | B$150 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (B$94) | B$110 | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 (B$30,485) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (B$1.74) | B$4.77 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (B$34) | B$56 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (B$9) | B$5.71 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (B$7) | B$23 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (B$67) | B$114 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (B$4.20) | B$8 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (B$3.21) | B$10 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (B$3.29) | B$14 | - 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (B$2.20) | B$6.00 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (B$2.10) | B$8 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (B$18) | B$20 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (B$37) | B$92 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (B$18) | B$60 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (B$57) | B$43 | + 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (B$54) | B$150 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (B$11) | B$24 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (B$2.93) | B$4.88 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 (B$4.84) | B$7 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (B$560) | B$1,200 | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (B$0.21) | B$0.73 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (B$53) | B$113 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (B$5.69) | B$12 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 50% cheaper than in Bahamas
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