- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 169% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$18 (R$ 68) | R$ 29 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 309% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.99 (R$ 19) | R$ 3.26 | + 478% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.83 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.85 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.66 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.63 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.61 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.95 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.25 | + 358% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.57 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.57 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$28 (R$ 107) | R$ 40 | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.67 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.20 | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 158% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,336 (R$ 8,821) | R$ 3,153 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,251 (R$ 4,722) | R$ 1,955 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$352 (R$ 1,330) | R$ 578 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,341 (R$ 5,065) | R$ 2,127 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$840 (R$ 3,173) | R$ 1,330 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$461 (R$ 1,741) | R$ 410 | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$50 (R$ 189) | R$ 83 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$700 (R$ 2,643) | R$ 1,724 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$306 (R$ 1,156) | R$ 429 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (R$ 40) | R$ 21 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$70 (R$ 264) | R$ 203 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$77 (R$ 291) | R$ 183 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$118 (R$ 444) | R$ 327 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (R$ 415) | R$ 259 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$6,500 (R$ 24,541) | R$ 86,104 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.95 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.29 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$100 (R$ 378) | R$ 202 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$13 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (R$ 51) | R$ 47 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$94 (R$ 353) | R$ 236 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.49 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.12 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.12 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.10 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.05 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$22 (R$ 85) | R$ 39 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$69 (R$ 260) | R$ 96 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$20 (R$ 76) | R$ 50 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (R$ 163) | R$ 176 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$131 (R$ 493) | R$ 174 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.50 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.50 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$375 (R$ 1,416) | R$ 2,726 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.89 (R$ 3.36) | R$ 1.13 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$98 (R$ 368) | R$ 115 | + 219% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 290% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 25,518 prices entered by 2,606 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.776
BRL
/
BSD
Cost of living in Bahamas is 108% more expensive than in Brazil
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