Cost of living in Bahamas compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 188% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$38 (253元) | 43元 | + 485% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$15 (104元) | 37元 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (97元) | 17元 | + 472% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (28元) | 14元 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.00 (20元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (27元) | 9元 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (34元) | 48元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (54元) | 13元 | + 320% | |
| 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 (28元) | 7元 | + 321% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (115元) | 97元 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (31元) | 9元 | + 237% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (23元) | 13元 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (18,508元) | 13,898元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (11,445元) | 8,379元 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (2,395元) | 462元 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (14,106元) | 6,525元 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (5,086元) | 4,376元 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (1,480元) | 516元 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (332元) | 140元 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (4,829元) | 1,829元 | + 164% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (1,724元) | 546元 | + 216% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (73元) | 50元 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (83元) | 66元 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (675元) | 511元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (497元) | 288元 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (1,012元) | 654元 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (742元) | 844元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (379元) | 206元 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 145% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (39元) | 28元 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (158元) | 27元 | + 488% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (772元) | 386元 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (53元) | 30元 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (67元) | 19元 | + 248% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (94元) | 44元 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (40元) | 21元 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (54元) | 16元 | + 240% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (135元) | 82元 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 183% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahamas | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (620元) | 260元 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (405元) | 122元 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (291元) | 417元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (1,012元) | 319元 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (165元) | 90元 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (33元) | 31元 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (46元) | 19元 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (8,095元) | 2,968元 | + 173% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (4.92元) | 0.24元 | + 1917% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (760元) | 410元 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (70元) | 38元 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,178 prices entered by 115 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 105% more expensive than in China
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