Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 276% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 276% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (Taka 2,788) | Taka 324 | + 761% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (Taka 965) | Taka 492 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (Taka 1,535) | Taka 196 | + 683% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (Taka 643) | Taka 92 | + 596% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 (Taka 643) | Taka 135 | + 377% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (Taka 437) | Taka 78 | + 460% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (Taka 540) | Taka 608 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (Taka 858) | Taka 223 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (Taka 142) | Taka 33 | + 333% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (Taka 449) | Taka 384 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (Taka 1,609) | Taka 1,406 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (Taka 498) | Taka 111 | + 347% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (Taka 413) | Taka 70 | + 487% | |
| Housing | + 414% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 414% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (Taka 294,212) | Taka 43,758 | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (Taka 181,931) | Taka 25,202 | + 622% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (Taka 38,074) | Taka 3,035 | + 1155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (Taka 224,231) | Taka 22,952 | + 877% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (Taka 80,841) | Taka 18,549 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (Taka 23,529) | Taka 7,137 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (Taka 5,270) | Taka 1,213 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (Taka 76,764) | Taka 31,061 | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (Taka 27,404) | Taka 17,904 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (Taka 1,168) | Taka 417 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (Taka 1,609) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 183% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (Taka 10,723) | Taka 2,410 | + 345% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (Taka 7,901) | Taka 3,066 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (Taka 16,085) | Taka 6,410 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (Taka 11,798) | Taka 4,273 | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 221% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 221% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$12 (Taka 1,276) | Taka 107 | + 1090% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (Taka 6,029) | Taka 2,440 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 360% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 360% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (Taka 612) | Taka 285 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (Taka 2,519) | Taka 513 | + 391% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (Taka 12,266) | Taka 1,500 | + 718% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (Taka 836) | Taka 425 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (Taka 1,072) | Taka 333 | + 222% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (Taka 1,501) | Taka 376 | + 300% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (Taka 643) | Taka 85 | + 656% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (Taka 858) | Taka 89 | + 866% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (Taka 2,145) | Taka 445 | + 382% | |
| Entertainment | + 460% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 460% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (Taka 9,858) | Taka 1,308 | + 654% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (Taka 6,434) | Taka 852 | + 655% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (Taka 4,633) | Taka 1,768 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (Taka 16,085) | Taka 2,051 | + 684% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (Taka 2,615) | Taka 999 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (Taka 524) | Taka 248 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (Taka 737) | Taka 564 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (Taka 128,681) | Taka 35,756 | + 260% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (Taka 78) | Taka 2.94 | + 2563% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (Taka 12,074) | Taka 2,601 | + 364% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (Taka 1,044) | Taka 287 | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 305% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 695 prices entered by 257 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
107.234
BDT
/
BSD
Cost of living in Bahamas is 305% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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