Cost of living in Bahamas compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 260% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 260% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$20 (₨1,455) | ₨367 | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (₨634) | ₨290 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (₨441) | ₨142 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (₨287) | ₨52 | + 452% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (₨390) | ₨72 | + 446% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (₨298) | ₨36 | + 731% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (₨369) | ₨229 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (₨399) | ₨138 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (₨318) | ₨31 | + 933% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨219) | ₨132 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (₨1,249) | ₨768 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (₨340) | ₨85 | + 298% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (₨247) | ₨36 | + 593% | |
| Housing | + 448% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 448% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,878 (₨210,636) | ₨33,514 | + 529% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (₨124,153) | ₨20,078 | + 518% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (₨25,982) | ₨4,877 | + 433% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (₨153,019) | ₨19,082 | + 702% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (₨55,167) | ₨12,146 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (₨16,057) | ₨3,419 | + 370% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (₨3,596) | ₨678 | + 431% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (₨52,385) | ₨29,148 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (₨18,701) | ₨10,326 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (₨797) | ₨399 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (₨900) | ₨254 | + 255% | |
| Clothes | + 190% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 190% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (₨7,318) | ₨2,330 | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$100 (₨7,318) | ₨2,598 | + 182% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (₨10,977) | ₨3,668 | + 199% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (₨8,051) | ₨2,755 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨921,658 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (₨90) | ₨79 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (₨4,114) | ₨1,229 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 279% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 279% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (₨418) | ₨105 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (₨1,719) | ₨209 | + 723% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$110 (₨8,050) | ₨622 | + 1194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (₨570) | ₨319 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (₨398) | ₨163 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨483) | ₨255 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (₨318) | ₨141 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (₨253) | ₨67 | + 276% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (₨2,057) | ₨240 | + 756% | |
| Entertainment | + 341% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 341% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$70 (₨5,122) | ₨1,189 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (₨4,391) | ₨473 | + 828% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (₨3,161) | ₨1,675 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (₨10,977) | ₨1,633 | + 572% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$20 (₨1,464) | ₨597 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (₨357) | ₨195 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6.00 (₨439) | ₨190 | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (₨87,814) | ₨36,308 | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (₨53) | ₨5.16 | + 935% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$99 (₨7,245) | ₨1,585 | + 357% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (₨878) | ₨270 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 254% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,239 prices entered by 2,244 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 254% more expensive than in India
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