Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 182% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahamas | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$22 (Rp 356,494) | Rp 74,240 | + 380% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$12 (Rp 194,451) | Rp 64,404 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$9 (Rp 145,838) | Rp 43,127 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$5.00 (Rp 81,021) | Rp 26,464 | + 206% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.90 (Rp 63,145) | Rp 32,847 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (Rp 66,029) | Rp 18,993 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (Rp 81,622) | Rp 72,901 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (Rp 129,634) | Rp 45,403 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$10 (Rp 161,881) | Rp 22,376 | + 623% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (Rp 67,823) | Rp 45,821 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (Rp 243,064) | Rp 334,753 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.33 (Rp 70,122) | Rp 18,943 | + 270% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (Rp 62,386) | Rp 19,509 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahamas | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,781 (Rp 45,065,068) | Rp 19,342,700 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,345 (Rp 21,791,674) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 2,134,520 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$900 (Rp 14,583,850) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$450 (Rp 7,291,925) | Rp 11,274,600 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (Rp 3,555,478) | Rp 1,559,960 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (Rp 796,388) | Rp 303,658 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (Rp 11,599,962) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 262% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (Rp 4,141,036) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (Rp 176,495) | Rp 91,402 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (Rp 243,064) | Rp 83,441 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahamas | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (Rp 1,620,428) | Rp 651,126 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (Rp 1,193,959) | Rp 458,661 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (Rp 2,430,642) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (Rp 1,782,811) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahamas | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.56 (Rp 25,285) | Rp 12,395 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (Rp 911,008) | Rp 535,183 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 389% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 389% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahamas | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (Rp 92,481) | Rp 22,456 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (Rp 380,671) | Rp 96,147 | + 296% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$97 (Rp 1,571,815) | Rp 264,826 | + 494% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (Rp 126,293) | Rp 66,604 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (Rp 162,043) | Rp 26,592 | + 509% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (Rp 226,860) | Rp 33,023 | + 587% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (Rp 97,226) | Rp 27,953 | + 248% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (Rp 129,634) | Rp 21,349 | + 507% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (Rp 324,086) | Rp 84,361 | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 243% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 243% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahamas | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (Rp 1,489,690) | Rp 468,169 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (Rp 972,257) | Rp 96,262 | + 910% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (Rp 700,025) | Rp 496,791 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (Rp 2,430,642) | Rp 836,381 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (Rp 395,164) | Rp 150,000 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (Rp 79,109) | Rp 54,336 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (Rp 111,441) | Rp 75,755 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (Rp 19,445,133) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (Rp 11,828) | Rp 2,388 | + 395% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (Rp 1,824,569) | Rp 433,566 | + 321% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (Rp 192,756) | Rp 46,882 | + 311% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 229 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia
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