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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$25 (Mex$ 472) | Mex$ 122 | + 289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 97 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.94 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 67 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.79 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 19 | + 281% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.59 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 31 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 22 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.20 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 64 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 39 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.38 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 24 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.63 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 22 | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 212 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.27 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 25 | + 222% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 18 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 185% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,538 (Mex$ 48,194) | Mex$ 19,512 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,686 (Mex$ 32,021) | Mex$ 9,883 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$473 (Mex$ 8,984) | Mex$ 1,607 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,108 (Mex$ 21,042) | Mex$ 11,729 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$754 (Mex$ 14,310) | Mex$ 6,672 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$470 (Mex$ 8,923) | Mex$ 1,304 | + 584% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$76 (Mex$ 1,434) | Mex$ 377 | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$925 (Mex$ 17,565) | Mex$ 8,325 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$248 (Mex$ 4,707) | Mex$ 2,168 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 112 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 85 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 81% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$69 (Mex$ 1,304) | Mex$ 837 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$75 (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 696 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$96 (Mex$ 1,816) | Mex$ 1,553 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (Mex$ 2,089) | Mex$ 1,346 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 99% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$41,135 (Mex$ 781,030) | Mex$ 321,635 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (Mex$ 1,067) | Mex$ 472 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 134% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 77 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$18 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 191 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$82 (Mex$ 1,566) | Mex$ 556 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$8 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 79 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 50 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 60 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 28 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 31 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (Mex$ 534) | Mex$ 130 | + 312% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 165% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 (Mex$ 1,428) | Mex$ 411 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$26 (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 138 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 1,127 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$115 (Mex$ 2,192) | Mex$ 770 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$8 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 113 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 55 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 47 | + 173% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$478 (Mex$ 9,078) | Mex$ 10,515 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 1.79 | + 675% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$82 (Mex$ 1,556) | Mex$ 869 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 53 | + 326% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
18.987
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BSD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,371 prices entered by 1,112 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 153% more expensive than in Mexico
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