Cost of living in Bahamas compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 391% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 391% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$38 (₨2,806) | ₨345 | + 713% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$15 (₨1,153) | ₨289 | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (₨1,070) | ₨145 | + 640% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (₨314) | ₨54 | + 486% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.00 (₨224) | ₨80 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (₨305) | ₨36 | + 747% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (₨377) | ₨233 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (₨598) | ₨156 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (₨99) | ₨30 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (₨313) | ₨146 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (₨1,275) | ₨694 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (₨347) | ₨90 | + 287% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (₨253) | ₨35 | + 617% | |
| Housing | + 433% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 433% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (₨205,082) | ₨29,947 | + 585% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (₨126,816) | ₨20,075 | + 532% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (₨26,540) | ₨4,456 | + 496% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (₨156,301) | ₨19,757 | + 691% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (₨56,350) | ₨12,927 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (₨16,401) | ₨5,186 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (₨3,674) | ₨662 | + 455% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (₨53,509) | ₨28,426 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (₨19,102) | ₨12,125 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (₨814) | ₨369 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (₨919) | ₨382 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (₨7,475) | ₨2,322 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (₨5,508) | ₨2,519 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (₨11,212) | ₨3,773 | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (₨8,224) | ₨2,814 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,021,150 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (₨92) | ₨96 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (₨4,202) | ₨1,206 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 369% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 369% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (₨427) | ₨107 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (₨1,756) | ₨218 | + 706% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (₨8,550) | ₨605 | + 1313% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (₨583) | ₨376 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (₨747) | ₨192 | + 290% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (₨1,046) | ₨268 | + 290% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (₨448) | ₨164 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (₨598) | ₨80 | + 647% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (₨1,495) | ₨223 | + 570% | |
| Entertainment | + 386% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 386% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (₨6,872) | ₨1,190 | + 478% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (₨4,485) | ₨482 | + 831% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (₨3,229) | ₨1,354 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (₨11,212) | ₨1,700 | + 559% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (₨1,823) | ₨684 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (₨365) | ₨204 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (₨514) | ₨173 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (₨89,698) | ₨44,632 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (₨55) | ₨2.32 | + 2249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (₨8,416) | ₨1,402 | + 500% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$13 (₨972) | ₨276 | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 281% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,302 prices entered by 1,144 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
74.748
INR
/
BSD
Cost of living in Bahamas is 281% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 27% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Albania is 47% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in India
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 193% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 338% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Andorra is 192% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Angola is 115% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 179% more expensive than in India