- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahamas compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 131% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$18 (124元) | 53元 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (57元) | 34元 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$7 (49元) | 15元 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.99 (35元) | 15元 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.83 (40元) | 16元 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.85 (20元) | 8元 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (71元) | 61元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.63 (39元) | 13元 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.95 (27元) | 7元 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.57 (25元) | 5.78元 | + 327% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$28 (195元) | 111元 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.00 (28元) | 8元 | + 254% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.67 (18元) | 12元 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 119% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,336 (16,149元) | 9,733元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,251 (8,646元) | 4,487元 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$352 (2,436元) | 446元 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,341 (9,272元) | 5,612元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$840 (5,810元) | 3,578元 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$461 (3,187元) | 325元 | + 880% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$50 (346元) | 85元 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$700 (4,839元) | 2,229元 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$306 (2,117元) | 670元 | + 216% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (73元) | 39元 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (47元) | 38元 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$70 (483元) | 558元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$77 (532元) | 270元 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$118 (813元) | 612元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (760元) | 685元 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$3,000 (20,737元) | 143,984元 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.95 (14元) | 7元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$100 (691元) | 153元 | + 353% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$13 (88元) | 27元 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$14 (95元) | 34元 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$94 (647元) | 456元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.49 (38元) | 28元 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.12 (35元) | 37元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (42元) | 37元 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.12 (35元) | 10元 | + 270% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.10 (21元) | 14元 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$22 (155元) | 60元 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 132% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$69 (475元) | 155元 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$20 (138元) | 87元 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (299元) | 749元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$131 (903元) | 368元 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$7 (51元) | 60元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.50 (31元) | 34元 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.50 (38元) | 34元 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$375 (2,592元) | 3,274元 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.89 (6元) | 1.00元 | + 512% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$98 (674元) | 300元 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (69元) | 20元 | + 239% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,515 prices entered by 570 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 114% more expensive than in China
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