Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 173% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Bahamas | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (46KM) | 20KM | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (23KM) | 11KM | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$9 (16KM) | 6KM | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$5.00 (9KM) | 2.39KM | + 277% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.10 (7KM) | 5.16KM | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (7KM) | 3.53KM | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (9KM) | 12KM | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (14KM) | 2.20KM | + 556% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$10 (18KM) | 1.94KM | + 830% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (8KM) | 1.64KM | + 360% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (27KM) | 19KM | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.50 (6KM) | 2.77KM | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (7KM) | 1.54KM | + 352% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 294% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Bahamas | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,158 (3,890KM) | 1,026KM | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$2,000 (3,605KM) | 700KM | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 279KM | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (6,836KM) | 672KM | + 917% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (2,163KM) | 452KM | + 379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (395KM) | 163KM | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (89KM) | 26KM | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (1,290KM) | 748KM | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (461KM) | 506KM | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (20KM) | 11KM | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (27KM) | 12KM | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 62% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Bahamas | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (180KM) | 138KM | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (133KM) | 64KM | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (270KM) | 172KM | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (198KM) | 147KM | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 40% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Bahamas | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 49,156KM | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.56 (2.81KM) | 2.54KM | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (101KM) | 53KM | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 174% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Bahamas | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (10KM) | 18KM | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (42KM) | 11KM | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (206KM) | 42KM | + 393% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (14KM) | 5.70KM | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (18KM) | 8KM | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (25KM) | 7KM | + 239% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (11KM) | 2.59KM | + 317% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (14KM) | 4.51KM | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (36KM) | 10KM | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | + 325% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 325% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Bahamas | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (166KM) | 38KM | + 338% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (108KM) | 15KM | + 610% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (78KM) | 43KM | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (270KM) | 73KM | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (44KM) | 9KM | + 395% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (9KM) | 3.41KM | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (12KM) | 3.50KM | + 255% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (2,163KM) | 924KM | + 134% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (1.32KM) | 0.18KM | + 631% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (203KM) | 50KM | + 306% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (21KM) | 7KM | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 156 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.802
BAM
/
BSD
Cost of living in Bahamas is 176% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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