Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 230% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 230% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (R$ 145) | R$ 39 | + 274% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (R$ 72) | R$ 37 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$9 (R$ 51) | R$ 12 | + 329% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$5.00 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.57 | + 412% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.10 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (R$ 46) | R$ 12 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$10 (R$ 57) | R$ 7 | + 741% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 275% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (R$ 86) | R$ 48 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.50 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.48 | + 390% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 255% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,158 (R$ 12,307) | R$ 4,189 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$2,000 (R$ 11,405) | R$ 2,787 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 740 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (R$ 21,627) | R$ 3,043 | + 611% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (R$ 6,843) | R$ 2,044 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (R$ 1,251) | R$ 513 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (R$ 280) | R$ 89 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (R$ 4,082) | R$ 1,805 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (R$ 1,457) | R$ 633 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (R$ 62) | R$ 30 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (R$ 86) | R$ 22 | + 296% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (R$ 570) | R$ 284 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (R$ 420) | R$ 283 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (R$ 855) | R$ 416 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (R$ 627) | R$ 313 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 118,143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.56 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (R$ 321) | R$ 242 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 208% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (R$ 134) | R$ 48 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (R$ 652) | R$ 276 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (R$ 57) | R$ 14 | + 312% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (R$ 80) | R$ 21 | + 286% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 8 | + 356% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (R$ 46) | R$ 6 | + 660% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (R$ 114) | R$ 58 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 240% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 240% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (R$ 524) | R$ 115 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (R$ 342) | R$ 60 | + 469% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (R$ 246) | R$ 234 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (R$ 855) | R$ 239 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (R$ 139) | R$ 32 | + 336% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (R$ 39) | R$ 12 | + 237% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (R$ 6,843) | R$ 3,574 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (R$ 4.16) | R$ 1.31 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (R$ 642) | R$ 141 | + 355% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (R$ 68) | R$ 12 | + 452% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,831 prices entered by 1,511 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 161% more expensive than in Brazil
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