Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 209% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 176 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 110 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 54 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 20 | + 337% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 33 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 23 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 68 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 40 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 24 | + 313% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 22 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 224 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 29 | + 263% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 20 | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 237% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,515 (Mex$ 56,263) | Mex$ 18,735 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,530 (Mex$ 34,226) | Mex$ 8,653 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$417 (Mex$ 9,330) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 629% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,255 (Mex$ 28,074) | Mex$ 10,924 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (Mex$ 16,867) | Mex$ 5,644 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (Mex$ 4,909) | Mex$ 856 | + 474% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$57 (Mex$ 1,282) | Mex$ 378 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (Mex$ 16,016) | Mex$ 7,432 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (Mex$ 5,718) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 194% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 101 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 85 | + 205% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 133% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$69 (Mex$ 1,536) | Mex$ 841 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$75 (Mex$ 1,685) | Mex$ 614 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$96 (Mex$ 2,140) | Mex$ 1,529 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (Mex$ 2,462) | Mex$ 1,173 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 125% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$41,135 (Mex$ 920,336) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (Mex$ 1,258) | Mex$ 500 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 179% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 82 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 200 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$82 (Mex$ 1,845) | Mex$ 531 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 69 | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 48 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 56 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 29 | + 235% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 30 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 187 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 233% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 233% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 (Mex$ 1,682) | Mex$ 345 | + 388% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$26 (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 139 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (Mex$ 967) | Mex$ 966 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$115 (Mex$ 2,583) | Mex$ 663 | + 289% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$8 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 114 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 61 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 40 | + 279% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,578 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 762% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$82 (Mex$ 1,833) | Mex$ 907 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 57 | + 369% | |
| TOTAL | + 192% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
22.374
MXN
/
BSD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,479 prices entered by 1,387 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 192% more expensive than in Mexico
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