Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 223% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 223% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (R$ 133) | R$ 35 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (R$ 46) | R$ 33 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (R$ 73) | R$ 11 | + 543% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (R$ 31) | R$ 5.73 | + 434% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (R$ 41) | R$ 9 | + 358% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.80 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.92 | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (R$ 77) | R$ 44 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.62 | + 326% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 223% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (R$ 14,005) | R$ 3,562 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (R$ 8,660) | R$ 2,482 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (R$ 1,812) | R$ 645 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (R$ 10,674) | R$ 2,669 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (R$ 3,848) | R$ 1,724 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (R$ 1,120) | R$ 600 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (R$ 251) | R$ 89 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (R$ 3,654) | R$ 2,002 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (R$ 1,304) | R$ 642 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (R$ 56) | R$ 28 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (R$ 77) | R$ 20 | + 277% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (R$ 510) | R$ 255 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (R$ 376) | R$ 244 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (R$ 766) | R$ 389 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (R$ 562) | R$ 293 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 109,371 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (R$ 287) | R$ 227 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 200% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (R$ 120) | R$ 48 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (R$ 584) | R$ 264 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (R$ 51) | R$ 13 | + 307% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (R$ 71) | R$ 18 | + 305% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 344% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (R$ 41) | R$ 4.75 | + 760% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (R$ 102) | R$ 53 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 198% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (R$ 469) | R$ 112 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (R$ 306) | R$ 63 | + 385% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (R$ 221) | R$ 206 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (R$ 766) | R$ 196 | + 291% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (R$ 124) | R$ 29 | + 332% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (R$ 6,125) | R$ 4,267 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (R$ 3.73) | R$ 1.30 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (R$ 575) | R$ 129 | + 347% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (R$ 50) | R$ 11 | + 354% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,902 prices entered by 1,693 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 135% more expensive than in Brazil
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