Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 338% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 338% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$38 (R$ 202) | R$ 29 | + 595% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$15 (R$ 83) | R$ 29 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (R$ 77) | R$ 9 | + 736% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.15 | + 445% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.77 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (R$ 27) | R$ 19 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (R$ 43) | R$ 7 | + 508% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.51 | + 309% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (R$ 92) | R$ 42 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.54 | + 414% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 294% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (R$ 14,774) | R$ 3,038 | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (R$ 9,136) | R$ 2,039 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (R$ 1,912) | R$ 578 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (R$ 11,260) | R$ 2,272 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (R$ 4,059) | R$ 1,481 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (R$ 1,181) | R$ 431 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (R$ 265) | R$ 79 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (R$ 3,855) | R$ 1,798 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (R$ 1,376) | R$ 530 | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (R$ 59) | R$ 24 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (R$ 66) | R$ 18 | + 267% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 122% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (R$ 538) | R$ 211 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (R$ 397) | R$ 191 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (R$ 808) | R$ 343 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (R$ 592) | R$ 251 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,917 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (R$ 303) | R$ 221 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 252% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 252% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (R$ 126) | R$ 46 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (R$ 616) | R$ 233 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (R$ 42) | R$ 18 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (R$ 54) | R$ 12 | + 351% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (R$ 75) | R$ 16 | + 380% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.87 | + 450% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (R$ 43) | R$ 4.73 | + 810% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (R$ 108) | R$ 48 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 253% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 253% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (R$ 495) | R$ 93 | + 432% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (R$ 323) | R$ 54 | + 500% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (R$ 233) | R$ 191 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (R$ 808) | R$ 183 | + 342% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (R$ 131) | R$ 28 | + 377% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (R$ 6,462) | R$ 3,813 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (R$ 3.93) | R$ 1.26 | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (R$ 606) | R$ 126 | + 380% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$13 (R$ 70) | R$ 10 | + 585% | |
| TOTAL | + 192% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,345 prices entered by 2,114 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
5.385
BRL
/
BSD
Cost of living in Bahamas is 192% more expensive than in Brazil
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