Cost of living in Bahamas compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 346% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 346% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (₨2,118) | ₨371 | + 470% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (₨733) | ₨339 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (₨1,167) | ₨172 | + 579% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (₨489) | ₨55 | + 791% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 (₨489) | ₨90 | + 445% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (₨332) | ₨45 | + 643% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (₨410) | ₨236 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (₨652) | ₨162 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (₨108) | ₨32 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (₨341) | ₨158 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (₨1,222) | ₨769 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (₨378) | ₨88 | + 328% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (₨314) | ₨39 | + 697% | |
| Housing | + 366% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 366% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (₨223,535) | ₨47,116 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (₨138,227) | ₨26,995 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (₨28,928) | ₨5,564 | + 420% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (₨170,365) | ₨24,803 | + 587% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (₨61,421) | ₨14,214 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (₨17,877) | ₨5,294 | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (₨4,004) | ₨659 | + 508% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (₨58,324) | ₨29,641 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (₨20,821) | ₨12,041 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (₨887) | ₨548 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (₨1,222) | ₨442 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 158% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (₨8,147) | ₨2,594 | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (₨6,003) | ₨2,556 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (₨12,221) | ₨4,248 | + 188% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (₨8,964) | ₨3,070 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,062,730 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨108 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (₨4,580) | ₨1,165 | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | + 348% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 348% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (₨465) | ₨126 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (₨1,914) | ₨247 | + 675% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (₨9,319) | ₨1,330 | + 600% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (₨635) | ₨392 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (₨815) | ₨206 | + 296% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (₨1,141) | ₨267 | + 328% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (₨489) | ₨177 | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (₨652) | ₨88 | + 637% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (₨1,629) | ₨306 | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 403% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 403% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (₨7,490) | ₨1,485 | + 404% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (₨4,888) | ₨647 | + 656% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (₨3,520) | ₨1,500 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (₨12,221) | ₨1,809 | + 576% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (₨1,987) | ₨641 | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (₨398) | ₨204 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (₨560) | ₨179 | + 213% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (₨97,769) | ₨47,498 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (₨59) | ₨1.06 | + 5498% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (₨9,174) | ₨1,773 | + 417% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (₨794) | ₨236 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 254% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 254% more expensive than in India
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