Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 48% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (€24) | €23 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (€12) | €11 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (€13) | €6 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (€5.57) | €1.25 | + 346% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.43 (€4.11) | €4.10 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (€3.78) | €3.00 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (€4.67) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (€7) | €2.44 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (€1.23) | €1.83 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (€3.88) | €2.18 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (€14) | €8 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (€4.31) | €2.80 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (€3.57) | €1.68 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 61% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,425 (€1,323) | €1,417 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (€1,575) | €1,199 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (€330) | €257 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (€3,520) | €1,022 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (€1,114) | €768 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (€204) | €146 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (€46) | €44 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (€664) | €539 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (€237) | €122 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (€10) | €9 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (€14) | €10 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 32% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (€93) | €96 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (€68) | €40 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (€139) | €96 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (€102) | €123 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 30% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €31,163 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$4.77 (€4.42) | €1.79 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (€52) | €49 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 84% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (€5.30) | €12 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (€22) | €10 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (€106) | €32 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (€7) | €5.29 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (€9) | €5.14 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (€13) | €4.92 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (€5.57) | €2.08 | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (€7) | €4.00 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (€19) | €24 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 92% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (€85) | €58 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (€56) | €24 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (€40) | €47 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (€139) | €89 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (€23) | €11 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (€4.53) | €3.56 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (€6) | €4.78 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (€1,114) | €561 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (€0.68) | €0.25 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (€105) | €32 | + 229% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (€11) | €8 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 55% more expensive than in Belgium
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