Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Kenya
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Food | + 233% | |||
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Food in Bahamas is 233% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Bahamas | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (Shilling3,363) | Shilling623 | + 440% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (Shilling1,678) | Shilling1,097 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (Shilling1,890) | Shilling512 | + 269% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (Shilling792) | Shilling125 | + 536% | |
12 eggs, large | B$4.43 (Shilling585) | Shilling300 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (Shilling538) | Shilling81 | + 564% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (Shilling665) | Shilling691 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (Shilling1,056) | Shilling224 | + 372% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (Shilling175) | Shilling106 | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (Shilling553) | Shilling236 | + 134% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (Shilling1,980) | Shilling1,531 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (Shilling613) | Shilling180 | + 241% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (Shilling508) | Shilling69 | + 641% | |
Housing | + 208% | |||
Housing in Bahamas is 208% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Bahamas | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,425 (Shilling188,117) | Shilling136,525 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (Shilling223,968) | Shilling60,816 | + 268% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (Shilling46,871) | Shilling7,965 | + 488% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (Shilling500,663) | Shilling52,746 | + 849% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (Shilling158,414) | Shilling25,285 | + 527% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (Shilling28,965) | Shilling2,500 | + 1059% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (Shilling6,488) | Shilling5,475 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$716 (Shilling94,502) | Shilling20,000 | + 373% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (Shilling33,736) | Shilling15,000 | + 125% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (Shilling1,438) | Shilling1,000 | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (Shilling1,980) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 248% | |||
Clothes in Bahamas is 248% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Bahamas | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (Shilling13,201) | Shilling2,224 | + 494% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (Shilling9,727) | Shilling3,063 | + 218% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (Shilling19,802) | Shilling6,171 | + 221% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (Shilling14,524) | Shilling6,290 | + 131% | |
Transportation | + 71% | |||
Transportation in Bahamas is 71% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Bahamas | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Shilling2,367,810 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$4.77 (Shilling629) | Shilling209 | + 202% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (Shilling7,422) | Shilling4,328 | + 72% | |
Personal Care | + 162% | |||
Personal Care in Bahamas is 162% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Bahamas | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (Shilling753) | Shilling1,000 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (Shilling3,101) | Shilling1,800 | + 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (Shilling15,100) | Shilling2,960 | + 410% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (Shilling1,029) | Shilling200 | + 414% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (Shilling1,320) | Shilling313 | + 322% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (Shilling1,848) | Shilling1,100 | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (Shilling792) | Shilling237 | + 234% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (Shilling1,056) | Shilling150 | + 604% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (Shilling2,640) | Shilling1,247 | + 112% | |
Entertainment | + 331% | |||
Entertainment in Bahamas is 331% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Bahamas | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (Shilling12,136) | Shilling2,138 | + 468% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (Shilling7,921) | Shilling1,561 | + 407% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (Shilling5,703) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (Shilling19,802) | Shilling4,289 | + 362% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (Shilling3,219) | Shilling795 | + 305% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (Shilling644) | Shilling305 | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (Shilling908) | Shilling262 | + 247% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (Shilling158,414) | Shilling80,000 | + 98% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (Shilling96) | Shilling3.76 | + 2462% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (Shilling14,864) | Shilling5,916 | + 151% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (Shilling1,570) | Shilling333 | + 371% | |
TOTAL | + 183% |
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
Exchange rate:
132.012
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 210 prices entered by 44 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 183% more expensive than in Kenya
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