Cost of living in Spain compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 50% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (B$19) | B$25 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (B$10) | B$13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (B$4.18) | B$14 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (B$1.12) | B$6.00 | - 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.11 (B$3.37) | B$4.43 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (B$2.46) | B$4.07 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (B$8) | B$5.04 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (B$2.07) | B$8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (B$1.46) | B$1.32 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (B$1.15) | B$4.19 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (B$7) | B$15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (B$2.20) | B$4.64 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (B$1.10) | B$3.85 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,321 (B$1,433) | B$1,425 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 (B$968) | B$1,697 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 (B$133) | B$355 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €840 (B$911) | B$3,793 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €622 (B$675) | B$1,200 | - 44% | |
| 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$29) | B$49 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (B$365) | B$716 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (B$112) | B$256 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (B$9) | B$11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (B$12) | B$15 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (B$84) | B$100 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (B$35) | B$74 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (B$91) | B$150 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (B$96) | B$110 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 40% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,016 (B$29,301) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (B$1.77) | B$4.77 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (B$32) | B$56 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 58% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Spain | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (B$8) | B$5.71 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (B$7) | B$23 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (B$66) | B$114 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.83 (B$4.15) | B$8 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 (B$2.88) | B$10 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (B$3.35) | B$14 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (B$2.24) | B$6.00 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (B$2.00) | B$8 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (B$17) | B$20 | - 13% | |
| 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 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (B$17) | B$60 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (B$66) | B$43 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (B$51) | B$150 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (B$11) | B$24 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 (B$2.89) | B$4.88 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.49 (B$4.87) | B$7 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €520 (B$564) | B$1,200 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (B$0.17) | B$0.73 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (B$52) | B$113 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (B$5.68) | B$12 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas
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