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Cost of living in Bahamas compared to China
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| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 152% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (167元) | 48元 | + 250% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (52元) | 34元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.94 (40元) | 14元 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.79 (25元) | 15元 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.59 (38元) | 15元 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (28元) | 8元 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.20 (35元) | 62元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (37元) | 13元 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.38 (29元) | 6元 | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.63 (24元) | 5.65元 | + 332% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (145元) | 113元 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.27 (29元) | 7元 | + 289% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (23元) | 12元 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 152% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,538 (17,038元) | 8,989元 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,686 (11,320元) | 4,292元 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$473 (3,176元) | 423元 | + 651% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,108 (7,439元) | 5,129元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$754 (5,059元) | 3,286元 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$470 (3,154元) | 281元 | + 1024% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$76 (507元) | 88元 | + 477% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$925 (6,210元) | 2,046元 | + 204% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$248 (1,664元) | 714元 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (63元) | 36元 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (48元) | 40元 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$69 (461元) | 525元 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$75 (506元) | 281元 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$96 (642元) | 633元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (739元) | 676元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$41,135 (276,116元) | 143,741元 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (8元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (377元) | 150元 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (38元) | 28元 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$18 (122元) | 33元 | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$82 (553元) | 249元 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$8 (52元) | 31元 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (36元) | 39元 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (44元) | 36元 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (29元) | 10元 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (23元) | 14元 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (189元) | 56元 | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 (505元) | 155元 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$26 (175元) | 89元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (290元) | 951元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$115 (775元) | 386元 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$8 (55元) | 59元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (45元) | 30元 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$478 (3,209元) | 3,253元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (4.90元) | 1.04元 | + 373% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$82 (550元) | 295元 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (81元) | 21元 | + 283% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
6.712
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 118% more expensive than in China
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