Cost of living in Bahamas compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 119% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$20 (129元) | 56元 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (56元) | 37元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (39元) | 16元 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (25元) | 13元 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (35元) | 14元 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (26元) | 8元 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (33元) | 56元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (35元) | 13元 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (28元) | 7元 | + 302% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (19元) | 6元 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (111元) | 119元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (30元) | 9元 | + 246% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (22元) | 10元 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 138% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (17,772元) | 7,672元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (10,990元) | 4,517元 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (2,300元) | 412元 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (13,545元) | 7,031元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (4,883元) | 4,064元 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (1,421元) | 279元 | + 410% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (318元) | 88元 | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (4,637元) | 2,091元 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (1,655元) | 619元 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (71元) | 43元 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (80元) | 41元 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 122% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (648元) | 415元 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$100 (648元) | 211元 | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (972元) | 590元 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (713元) | 663元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 159,594元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (8元) | 6元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (364元) | 176元 | + 107% | |
| 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 (37元) | 30元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (152元) | 36元 | + 325% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$110 (713元) | 440元 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (50元) | 35元 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (35元) | 38元 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (43元) | 36元 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (28元) | 10元 | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (22元) | 11元 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (182元) | 80元 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 124% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$70 (453元) | 206元 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (389元) | 97元 | + 299% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (280元) | 743元 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (972元) | 429元 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$20 (130元) | 67元 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (32元) | 35元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6.00 (39元) | 32元 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (7,773元) | 3,535元 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (4.73元) | 0.68元 | + 591% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$99 (641元) | 481元 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (78元) | 23元 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 106% more expensive than in China
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