Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 264% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 264% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 ($b180) | $b51 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 ($b62) | $b41 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 ($b99) | $b13 | + 649% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 ($b41) | $b6 | + 538% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 ($b41) | $b11 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 ($b28) | $b7 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 ($b35) | $b21 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 ($b55) | $b11 | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 ($b9) | $b9 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 ($b29) | $b11 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 ($b104) | $b44 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 ($b32) | $b11 | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 ($b27) | $b3.18 | + 736% | |
| Housing | + 291% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 291% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 ($b18,960) | $b3,563 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 ($b11,724) | $b2,486 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 ($b2,454) | $b276 | + 788% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 ($b14,450) | $b2,614 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 ($b5,210) | $b1,878 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 ($b1,516) | $b396 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 ($b340) | $b166 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 ($b4,947) | $b2,196 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 ($b1,766) | $b1,103 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 ($b75) | $b50 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 ($b104) | $b37 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 59% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 ($b691) | $b375 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 ($b509) | $b333 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 ($b1,037) | $b598 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 ($b760) | $b579 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 35% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $b77,880 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $b3.70 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 ($b389) | $b198 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 165% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 ($b39) | $b47 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 ($b162) | $b73 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 ($b790) | $b215 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 ($b54) | $b46 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 ($b69) | $b27 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 ($b97) | $b29 | + 233% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 ($b41) | $b10 | + 308% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 ($b55) | $b13 | + 330% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 ($b138) | $b66 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 281% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 281% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 ($b635) | $b79 | + 700% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 ($b415) | $b76 | + 443% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 ($b299) | $b159 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 ($b1,037) | $b192 | + 439% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 ($b169) | $b40 | + 317% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 ($b34) | $b26 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 ($b48) | $b19 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 ($b8,293) | $b1,985 | + 318% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 ($b5.04) | $b1.46 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 ($b778) | $b312 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 ($b67) | $b16 | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 170% more expensive than in Bolivia
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