Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 290% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 290% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (Taka 3,096) | Taka 267 | + 1058% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (Taka 1,544) | Taka 546 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$9 (Taka 1,093) | Taka 218 | + 402% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$5.00 (Taka 607) | Taka 92 | + 562% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.10 (Taka 498) | Taka 154 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (Taka 495) | Taka 88 | + 465% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (Taka 612) | Taka 475 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (Taka 972) | Taka 305 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$10 (Taka 1,214) | Taka 56 | + 2076% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (Taka 509) | Taka 407 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (Taka 1,822) | Taka 1,595 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.50 (Taka 425) | Taka 137 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (Taka 468) | Taka 76 | + 514% | |
| Housing | + 437% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 437% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,158 (Taka 262,221) | Taka 38,619 | + 579% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$2,000 (Taka 243,000) | Taka 21,828 | + 1013% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 5,017 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (Taka 460,797) | Taka 25,126 | + 1734% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (Taka 145,800) | Taka 15,134 | + 863% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (Taka 26,659) | Taka 10,000 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (Taka 5,971) | Taka 1,380 | + 333% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (Taka 86,977) | Taka 44,973 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (Taka 31,050) | Taka 9,570 | + 224% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (Taka 1,323) | Taka 533 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (Taka 1,822) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 308% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 308% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (Taka 12,150) | Taka 2,114 | + 475% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (Taka 8,952) | Taka 2,450 | + 265% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (Taka 18,225) | Taka 4,870 | + 274% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (Taka 13,368) | Taka 4,397 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.56 (Taka 190) | Taka 109 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (Taka 6,831) | Taka 2,433 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 267% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 267% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (Taka 693) | Taka 836 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (Taka 2,854) | Taka 682 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (Taka 13,898) | Taka 1,500 | + 827% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (Taka 947) | Taka 360 | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (Taka 1,215) | Taka 411 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (Taka 1,701) | Taka 625 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (Taka 729) | Taka 102 | + 617% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (Taka 972) | Taka 129 | + 652% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (Taka 2,430) | Taka 380 | + 540% | |
| Entertainment | + 249% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 249% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahamas | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (Taka 11,170) | Taka 1,745 | + 540% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (Taka 7,290) | Taka 1,011 | + 621% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (Taka 5,249) | Taka 3,000 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (Taka 18,225) | Taka 3,597 | + 407% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (Taka 2,963) | Taka 1,519 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (Taka 593) | Taka 253 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (Taka 836) | Taka 580 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (Taka 145,800) | Taka 35,756 | + 308% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (Taka 89) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (Taka 13,681) | Taka 2,307 | + 493% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (Taka 1,445) | Taka 330 | + 337% | |
| TOTAL | + 249% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 379 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
121.500
BDT
/
BSD
Cost of living in Bahamas is 249% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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