- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 150% 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$8 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.99 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.99 (R$ 19) | R$ 3.29 | + 469% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.18 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.85 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.85 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.63 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.65 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.95 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.28 | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.47 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.61 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$28 (R$ 106) | R$ 40 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.48 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.22 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 151% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,402 (R$ 9,020) | R$ 3,134 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,251 (R$ 4,696) | R$ 1,936 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$312 (R$ 1,172) | R$ 638 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,301 (R$ 4,886) | R$ 2,144 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$800 (R$ 3,004) | R$ 1,324 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$461 (R$ 1,731) | R$ 394 | + 339% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$44 (R$ 166) | R$ 81 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$700 (R$ 2,628) | R$ 1,725 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$306 (R$ 1,150) | R$ 422 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$10 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$70 (R$ 262) | R$ 207 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$77 (R$ 289) | R$ 183 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$118 (R$ 441) | R$ 338 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (R$ 413) | R$ 254 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$3,000 (R$ 11,263) | R$ 87,073 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.95 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$100 (R$ 375) | R$ 201 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$13 (R$ 48) | R$ 16 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$14 (R$ 52) | R$ 48 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$94 (R$ 351) | R$ 230 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.49 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.12 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.12 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.89 | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.10 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.02 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$22 (R$ 84) | R$ 39 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$69 (R$ 258) | R$ 97 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$20 (R$ 75) | R$ 50 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (R$ 162) | R$ 171 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$131 (R$ 490) | R$ 178 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.50 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.50 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$375 (R$ 1,408) | R$ 2,677 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.89 (R$ 3.34) | R$ 1.22 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$98 (R$ 366) | R$ 117 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (R$ 38) | R$ 9 | + 303% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 23,889 prices entered by 2,373 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.754
BRL
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BSD
Cost of living in Bahamas is 101% more expensive than in Brazil
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