Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 219% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (R$ 111) | R$ 28 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.40 | + 387% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.48 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (R$ 23) | R$ 6 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.91 | + 368% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.53 | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (R$ 91) | R$ 40 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.28 | + 335% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 200% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,515 (R$ 10,593) | R$ 3,140 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,530 (R$ 6,444) | R$ 1,858 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$417 (R$ 1,757) | R$ 529 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,255 (R$ 5,286) | R$ 1,958 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (R$ 3,176) | R$ 1,288 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (R$ 924) | R$ 356 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$57 (R$ 241) | R$ 80 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (R$ 3,016) | R$ 1,570 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (R$ 1,077) | R$ 432 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (R$ 46) | R$ 23 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$69 (R$ 289) | R$ 199 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$75 (R$ 317) | R$ 165 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$96 (R$ 403) | R$ 308 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (R$ 463) | R$ 243 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$41,135 (R$ 173,281) | R$ 87,262 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 4.34 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (R$ 237) | R$ 214 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 108% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (R$ 99) | R$ 41 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$82 (R$ 347) | R$ 233 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.47 | + 235% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.91 | + 273% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (R$ 118) | R$ 38 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 135% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 (R$ 317) | R$ 97 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$26 (R$ 110) | R$ 49 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (R$ 182) | R$ 199 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$115 (R$ 486) | R$ 172 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$8 (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$478 (R$ 2,014) | R$ 2,801 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (R$ 3.07) | R$ 1.16 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$82 (R$ 345) | R$ 112 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (R$ 51) | R$ 10 | + 411% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
4.212
BRL
/
BSD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,978 prices entered by 1,295 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 127% more expensive than in Brazil
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