Cost of living in Bahamas compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 313% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 313% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$22 (₨1,882) | ₨405 | + 364% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$12 (₨1,026) | ₨361 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$9 (₨770) | ₨178 | + 332% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$5.00 (₨428) | ₨62 | + 585% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.90 (₨333) | ₨102 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (₨349) | ₨45 | + 677% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (₨431) | ₨254 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (₨684) | ₨195 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$10 (₨855) | ₨41 | + 1986% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (₨358) | ₨166 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (₨1,283) | ₨909 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.33 (₨370) | ₨93 | + 298% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (₨329) | ₨41 | + 695% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 207% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,781 (₨237,882) | ₨47,435 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,345 (₨115,030) | ₨28,288 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,128 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$900 (₨76,983) | ₨30,304 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$450 (₨38,491) | ₨17,855 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (₨18,768) | ₨4,698 | + 300% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (₨4,204) | ₨737 | + 470% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (₨61,232) | ₨25,574 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (₨21,859) | ₨12,652 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (₨932) | ₨536 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (₨1,283) | ₨743 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 188% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (₨8,554) | ₨2,366 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (₨6,302) | ₨2,561 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (₨12,830) | ₨4,197 | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (₨9,411) | ₨2,957 | + 218% | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,758,920 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.56 (₨133) | ₨103 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (₨4,809) | ₨1,626 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 366% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 366% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (₨488) | ₨94 | + 420% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (₨2,009) | ₨250 | + 704% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (₨9,784) | ₨1,186 | + 725% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (₨667) | ₨346 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (₨855) | ₨229 | + 273% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (₨1,198) | ₨271 | + 342% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (₨513) | ₨195 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (₨684) | ₨96 | + 612% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (₨1,711) | ₨314 | + 445% | |
| Entertainment | + 419% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 419% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahamas | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (₨7,864) | ₨1,276 | + 516% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (₨5,132) | ₨640 | + 702% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (₨3,695) | ₨1,586 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (₨12,830) | ₨2,144 | + 499% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (₨2,086) | ₨709 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (₨418) | ₨234 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (₨588) | ₨200 | + 194% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (₨102,644) | ₨42,549 | + 141% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (₨62) | ₨5.78 | + 980% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (₨9,631) | ₨1,629 | + 491% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (₨1,017) | ₨273 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 221% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,959 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 221% more expensive than in India
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