Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 259% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 259% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bahamas | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (руб 2,125) | руб 516 | + 312% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (руб 1,060) | руб 359 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$9 (руб 751) | руб 199 | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$5.00 (руб 417) | руб 88 | + 375% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.10 (руб 342) | руб 145 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (руб 340) | руб 213 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (руб 420) | руб 416 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (руб 667) | руб 130 | + 414% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$10 (руб 833) | руб 54 | + 1457% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (руб 349) | руб 89 | + 292% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (руб 1,251) | руб 687 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.50 (руб 292) | руб 166 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (руб 321) | руб 40 | + 698% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 182% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bahamas | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,158 (руб 180,044) | руб 106,005 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$2,000 (руб 166,847) | руб 58,355 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 8,212 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (руб 316,389) | руб 53,538 | + 491% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (руб 100,108) | руб 32,390 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (руб 18,304) | руб 5,826 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (руб 4,100) | руб 901 | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (руб 59,719) | руб 22,130 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (руб 21,319) | руб 7,545 | + 183% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (руб 909) | руб 546 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (руб 1,251) | руб 797 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 54% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bahamas | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (руб 8,342) | руб 6,508 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (руб 6,147) | руб 3,183 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (руб 12,513) | руб 8,423 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (руб 9,178) | руб 7,792 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bahamas | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,623,330 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.56 (руб 130) | руб 55 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (руб 4,690) | руб 2,129 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 287% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 287% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bahamas | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (руб 476) | руб 316 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (руб 1,960) | руб 551 | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (руб 9,542) | руб 1,975 | + 383% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (руб 650) | руб 354 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (руб 834) | руб 216 | + 287% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (руб 1,168) | руб 196 | + 494% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (руб 501) | руб 125 | + 300% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (руб 667) | руб 133 | + 402% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (руб 1,668) | руб 499 | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 294% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 294% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bahamas | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (руб 7,669) | руб 1,898 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (руб 5,005) | руб 672 | + 645% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (руб 3,604) | руб 5,461 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (руб 12,513) | руб 3,276 | + 282% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (руб 2,034) | руб 487 | + 318% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (руб 407) | руб 182 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (руб 574) | руб 249 | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (руб 100,108) | руб 58,430 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (руб 61) | руб 3.97 | + 1434% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (руб 9,393) | руб 3,415 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (руб 992) | руб 209 | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | + 180% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,056 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 180% more expensive than in Russia
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