Cost of living in Bahamas compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 168% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (184元) | 46元 | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (64元) | 40元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (101元) | 16元 | + 536% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (42元) | 18元 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 (42元) | 19元 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (29元) | 11元 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (36元) | 63元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (56元) | 15元 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (9元) | 6元 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (30元) | 7元 | + 303% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (106元) | 118元 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (33元) | 8元 | + 289% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (27元) | 16元 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (19,365元) | 15,059元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (11,975元) | 9,006元 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (2,506元) | 421元 | + 495% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (14,759元) | 7,547元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (5,321元) | 4,347元 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (1,549元) | 262元 | + 491% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (347元) | 115元 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (5,053元) | 1,143元 | + 342% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (1,804元) | 589元 | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (77元) | 39元 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (106元) | 51元 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (706元) | 529元 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (520元) | 248元 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (1,059元) | 626元 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (777元) | 828元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 183% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 183% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$12 (84元) | 9元 | + 880% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (397元) | 204元 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 147% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (40元) | 39元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (166元) | 27元 | + 517% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (807元) | 391元 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (55元) | 53元 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (71元) | 33元 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (99元) | 34元 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (42元) | 13元 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (56元) | 15元 | + 283% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (141元) | 74元 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 200% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 200% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (649元) | 265元 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (423元) | 110元 | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (305元) | 1,294元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (1,059元) | 348元 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (172元) | 79元 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (34元) | 29元 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (49元) | 18元 | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (8,470元) | 3,321元 | + 155% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (5.15元) | 0.20元 | + 2476% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (795元) | 410元 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (69元) | 24元 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
7.058
CNY
/
BSD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,346 prices entered by 140 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 138% more expensive than in China
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