Cost of living in Bahamas compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 282% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 282% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (₨1,876) | ₨394 | + 376% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨534) | ₨277 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (₨430) | ₨143 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (₨281) | ₨52 | + 437% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (₨381) | ₨73 | + 422% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (₨291) | ₨37 | + 696% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (₨360) | ₨209 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (₨390) | ₨140 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (₨310) | ₨28 | + 1017% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨214) | ₨127 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (₨1,540) | ₨853 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (₨332) | ₨83 | + 298% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (₨241) | ₨35 | + 598% | |
| Housing | + 356% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 356% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,515 (₨179,678) | ₨31,379 | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,530 (₨109,303) | ₨20,124 | + 443% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$417 (₨29,797) | ₨4,104 | + 626% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,255 (₨89,656) | ₨24,066 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (₨53,864) | ₨14,061 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (₨15,677) | ₨3,193 | + 391% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$57 (₨4,094) | ₨744 | + 451% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (₨51,148) | ₨30,596 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (₨18,259) | ₨10,684 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (₨778) | ₨376 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (₨825) | ₨291 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$69 (₨4,907) | ₨2,388 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$75 (₨5,382) | ₨2,586 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$96 (₨6,833) | ₨3,770 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (₨7,861) | ₨2,768 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$41,135 (₨2,939,110) | ₨925,218 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (₨88) | ₨76 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (₨4,017) | ₨1,208 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 218% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 218% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (₨408) | ₨111 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (₨1,679) | ₨211 | + 695% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$82 (₨5,891) | ₨1,015 | + 480% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (₨557) | ₨250 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (₨388) | ₨174 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨471) | ₨231 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (₨311) | ₨148 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (₨247) | ₨67 | + 267% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (₨2,008) | ₨254 | + 692% | |
| Entertainment | + 241% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 241% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 (₨5,372) | ₨1,215 | + 342% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$26 (₨1,865) | ₨476 | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (₨3,087) | ₨1,807 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$115 (₨8,247) | ₨1,940 | + 325% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$8 (₨588) | ₨686 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (₨349) | ₨220 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (₨484) | ₨236 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$478 (₨34,160) | ₨34,455 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (₨52) | ₨3.96 | + 1215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$82 (₨5,854) | ₨1,992 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (₨857) | ₨244 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 235% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 235% more expensive than in India
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