Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 387% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 387% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahamas | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (₨7,418) | ₨972 | + 663% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (₨2,568) | ₨1,004 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (₨4,085) | ₨365 | + 1018% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (₨1,712) | ₨169 | + 912% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 (₨1,712) | ₨282 | + 507% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (₨1,162) | ₨255 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (₨1,437) | ₨1,139 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (₨2,282) | ₨290 | + 686% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (₨377) | ₨117 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (₨1,194) | ₨549 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (₨4,279) | ₨2,784 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (₨1,325) | ₨289 | + 359% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (₨1,098) | ₨191 | + 474% | |
| Housing | + 466% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 466% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahamas | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (₨782,729) | ₨115,670 | + 577% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (₨484,015) | ₨70,950 | + 582% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (₨101,293) | ₨25,995 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (₨596,550) | ₨59,502 | + 903% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (₨215,071) | ₨50,821 | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (₨62,597) | ₨20,152 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (₨14,021) | ₨2,097 | + 569% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (₨204,226) | ₨71,636 | + 185% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (₨72,906) | ₨23,262 | + 213% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (₨3,107) | ₨1,718 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (₨4,279) | ₨1,977 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 284% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 284% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahamas | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (₨28,529) | ₨3,426 | + 733% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (₨21,021) | ₨6,254 | + 236% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (₨42,793) | ₨13,199 | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (₨31,388) | ₨8,569 | + 266% | |
| Transportation | + 261% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 261% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahamas | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$12 (₨3,395) | ₨270 | + 1158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (₨16,039) | ₨4,626 | + 247% | |
| Personal Care | + 374% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 374% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahamas | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (₨1,628) | ₨1,015 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (₨6,702) | ₨1,391 | + 382% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (₨32,633) | ₨3,667 | + 790% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (₨2,223) | ₨521 | + 326% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (₨2,853) | ₨922 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (₨3,994) | ₨736 | + 443% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (₨1,712) | ₨249 | + 587% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (₨2,282) | ₨242 | + 843% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (₨5,706) | ₨860 | + 564% | |
| Entertainment | + 582% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 582% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahamas | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (₨26,227) | ₨3,545 | + 640% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (₨17,117) | ₨2,089 | + 719% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (₨12,324) | ₨2,959 | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (₨42,793) | ₨7,109 | + 502% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (₨6,957) | ₨880 | + 691% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (₨1,393) | ₨669 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (₨1,962) | ₨659 | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (₨342,346) | ₨119,622 | + 186% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (₨208) | ₨3.79 | + 5389% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (₨32,123) | ₨3,764 | + 754% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (₨2,779) | ₨415 | + 569% | |
| TOTAL | + 373% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,740 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 373% more expensive than in Pakistan
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