Cost of living in Bahamas compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 164% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (188元) | 42元 | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (54元) | 34元 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (43元) | 15元 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (28元) | 15元 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (38元) | 13元 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (29元) | 8元 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (36元) | 53元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (39元) | 14元 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (31元) | 5.82元 | + 435% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (22元) | 5.36元 | + 301% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (155元) | 103元 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (33元) | 8元 | + 337% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (24元) | 15元 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 149% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,515 (18,037元) | 8,839元 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,530 (10,972元) | 4,621元 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$417 (2,991元) | 386元 | + 676% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,255 (9,000元) | 5,293元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (5,407元) | 3,034元 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (1,574元) | 280元 | + 462% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$57 (411元) | 87元 | + 371% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (5,134元) | 2,283元 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (1,833元) | 525元 | + 249% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (78元) | 38元 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (83元) | 50元 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$69 (493元) | 447元 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$75 (540元) | 235元 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$96 (686元) | 608元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (789元) | 568元 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$41,135 (295,036元) | 129,883元 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (9元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (403元) | 151元 | + 168% | |
| 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$5.71 (41元) | 32元 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (168元) | 34元 | + 398% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$82 (591元) | 357元 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (56元) | 40元 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (39元) | 50元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (47元) | 33元 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (31元) | 8元 | + 286% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (25元) | 11元 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (202元) | 74元 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 146% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 (539元) | 179元 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$26 (187元) | 96元 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (310元) | 1,203元 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$115 (828元) | 359元 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$8 (59元) | 67元 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (35元) | 32元 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (49元) | 28元 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,283元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (5.24元) | 0.28元 | + 1778% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$82 (588元) | 312元 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (86元) | 20元 | + 332% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
7.172
CNY
/
BSD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,491 prices entered by 295 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 132% more expensive than in China
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