- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 189% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$18 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 119 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 94 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$7 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 66 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.99 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 19 | + 446% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.83 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 31 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.85 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 20 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 62 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.63 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 38 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.95 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 24 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.57 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 21 | + 246% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$28 (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 223 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.00 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 25 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.67 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 20 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 173% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,336 (Mex$ 47,451) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,251 (Mex$ 25,404) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$352 (Mex$ 7,156) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,341 (Mex$ 27,245) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$840 (Mex$ 17,070) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$461 (Mex$ 9,365) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 592% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$50 (Mex$ 1,016) | Mex$ 381 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$700 (Mex$ 14,217) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$306 (Mex$ 6,220) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 105 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 87 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 108% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$70 (Mex$ 1,420) | Mex$ 811 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$77 (Mex$ 1,564) | Mex$ 667 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$118 (Mex$ 2,388) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (Mex$ 2,234) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 134% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$3,000 (Mex$ 60,931) | Mex$ 313,588 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.95 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 19 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$100 (Mex$ 2,031) | Mex$ 464 | + 337% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 175% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$13 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 75 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$14 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 189 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$94 (Mex$ 1,901) | Mex$ 548 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.49 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 70 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.12 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 48 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 54 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.12 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 27 | + 278% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.10 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 30 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$22 (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 124 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 210% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 210% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$69 (Mex$ 1,396) | Mex$ 378 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$20 (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 136 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$131 (Mex$ 2,653) | Mex$ 742 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$7 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 103 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.50 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 54 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.50 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 44 | + 154% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$375 (Mex$ 7,616) | Mex$ 10,278 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.89 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 693% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$98 (Mex$ 1,980) | Mex$ 724 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 52 | + 288% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,490 prices entered by 1,202 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 169% more expensive than in Mexico
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