Cost of living in Spain compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 46% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (B$16) | B$20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (B$9) | B$9 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.43 (B$4.03) | B$6 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (B$0.97) | B$3.93 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.35 (B$2.76) | B$5.33 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (B$1.94) | B$4.07 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (B$8) | B$5.04 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (B$1.96) | B$5.45 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (B$1.31) | B$4.34 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (B$1.01) | B$3.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (B$8) | B$17 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (B$1.88) | B$4.64 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (B$0.98) | B$3.38 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 47% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,263 (B$1,483) | B$2,878 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €790 (B$927) | B$1,697 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (B$128) | B$355 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 (B$909) | B$2,091 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €545 (B$640) | B$754 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (B$96) | B$219 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (B$33) | B$49 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (B$419) | B$716 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (B$108) | B$256 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (B$8) | B$11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (B$12) | B$12 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 47% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (B$94) | B$100 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (B$36) | B$100 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (B$92) | B$150 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (B$103) | B$110 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,019 (B$27,023) | B$41,135 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (B$1.51) | B$1.23 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (B$50) | B$56 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 44% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (B$8) | B$5.71 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (B$8) | B$23 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (B$69) | B$110 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (B$4.62) | B$8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.55 (B$3.00) | B$5.44 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.87 (B$3.36) | B$7 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (B$1.71) | B$4.35 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (B$2.07) | B$3.46 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (B$17) | B$28 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 53% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (B$34) | B$70 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (B$19) | B$60 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (B$57) | B$43 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (B$50) | B$150 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (B$10) | B$20 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (B$2.90) | B$4.88 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.89 (B$4.57) | B$6.00 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (B$541) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (B$0.24) | B$0.73 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (B$55) | B$99 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (B$5.84) | B$12 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 42% cheaper than in Bahamas
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