Cost of living in Spain compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 59% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (B$17) | B$38 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (B$9) | B$15 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.30 (B$3.75) | B$14 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (B$0.91) | B$4.20 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (B$2.54) | B$3.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (B$1.82) | B$4.07 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (B$1.98) | B$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (B$1.21) | B$1.32 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (B$0.98) | B$4.19 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (B$7) | B$17 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (B$1.94) | B$4.64 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (B$0.94) | B$3.38 | - 72% | |
| 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 | €1,177 (B$1,337) | B$2,744 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €742 (B$843) | B$1,697 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (B$124) | B$355 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €687 (B$781) | B$2,091 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €528 (B$600) | B$754 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (B$83) | B$219 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (B$34) | B$49 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (B$400) | B$716 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (B$101) | B$256 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (B$8) | B$11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (B$12) | B$12 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 42% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (B$83) | B$100 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (B$33) | B$74 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (B$90) | B$150 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (B$105) | B$110 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 7% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,407 (B$26,587) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (B$1.48) | B$1.23 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (B$47) | B$56 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.14 (B$5.84) | B$5.71 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (B$7) | B$23 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (B$68) | B$114 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.03 (B$4.58) | B$8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.28 (B$2.59) | B$10 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (B$3.11) | B$14 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (B$1.54) | B$6.00 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (B$2.11) | B$8 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (B$17) | B$20 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (B$32) | B$92 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (B$17) | B$60 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (B$49) | B$43 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (B$45) | B$150 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (B$11) | B$24 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.58 (B$2.93) | B$4.88 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (B$4.28) | B$7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €459 (B$521) | B$1,200 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (B$0.25) | B$0.73 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (B$54) | B$113 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (B$5.62) | B$13 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,099 prices entered by 1,217 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas
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