Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahamas | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (12,052 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 364% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (4,172 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (6,637 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (2,781 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 (2,781 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (1,889 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (2,335 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (3,708 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (613 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (1,940 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 280% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (6,953 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (2,152 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (1,785 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahamas | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (1,271,766 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (786,420 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (164,579 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (969,264 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (349,444 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (101,706 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (22,781 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (331,823 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (118,457 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (5,049 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (6,953 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 364% | |
| Clothes | + 188% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 188% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahamas | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (46,353 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (34,154 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (69,530 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (50,998 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 161% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahamas | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$12 (5,516 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 2056% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (26,060 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 324% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 324% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahamas | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (2,645 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 591% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (10,889 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 568% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (53,022 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (3,613 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (4,635 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 455% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (6,489 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (2,781 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 328% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (3,708 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 459% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (9,271 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 448% | |
| Entertainment | + 378% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 378% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahamas | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (42,613 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 399% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (27,812 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 351% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (20,025 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (69,530 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 308% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (11,304 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (2,263 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (3,188 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 538% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (556,239 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (338 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 1324% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (52,193 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (4,515 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 771% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 339 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria
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