- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahamas compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 255% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 255% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$18 (₨1,286) | ₨422 | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (₨595) | ₨266 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$7 (₨511) | ₨142 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.99 (₨357) | ₨51 | + 595% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.83 (₨418) | ₨71 | + 488% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.85 (₨204) | ₨39 | + 429% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (₨740) | ₨201 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.63 (₨403) | ₨138 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.95 (₨283) | ₨25 | + 1048% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.57 (₨256) | ₨122 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$28 (₨2,022) | ₨823 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.00 (₨287) | ₨82 | + 252% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.67 (₨191) | ₨33 | + 487% | |
| Housing | + 314% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 314% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,336 (₨167,242) | ₨30,889 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,251 (₨89,536) | ₨20,947 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$352 (₨25,223) | ₨4,546 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,341 (₨96,025) | ₨24,386 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$840 (₨60,163) | ₨15,555 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$461 (₨33,007) | ₨3,800 | + 769% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$50 (₨3,579) | ₨821 | + 336% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$700 (₨50,109) | ₨33,825 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$306 (₨21,923) | ₨10,668 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (₨753) | ₨381 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (₨491) | ₨566 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$70 (₨5,005) | ₨2,410 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$77 (₨5,511) | ₨2,670 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$118 (₨8,417) | ₨3,756 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (₨7,875) | ₨2,920 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$3,000 (₨214,753) | ₨877,820 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.95 (₨140) | ₨78 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$100 (₨7,158) | ₨1,352 | + 429% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 208% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$13 (₨906) | ₨134 | + 576% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$14 (₨984) | ₨280 | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$94 (₨6,700) | ₨1,553 | + 331% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.49 (₨393) | ₨259 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.12 (₨367) | ₨179 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (₨436) | ₨224 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.12 (₨366) | ₨135 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.10 (₨222) | ₨72 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$22 (₨1,605) | ₨277 | + 479% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$69 (₨4,920) | ₨1,192 | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$20 (₨1,432) | ₨473 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (₨3,092) | ₨1,957 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$131 (₨9,349) | ₨1,761 | + 431% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$7 (₨525) | ₨613 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.50 (₨322) | ₨196 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.50 (₨394) | ₨208 | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$375 (₨26,844) | ₨38,823 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.89 (₨64) | ₨60 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$98 (₨6,979) | ₨1,883 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (₨716) | ₨254 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,724 prices entered by 4,561 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 184% more expensive than in India
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