Cost of living in Bahamas compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 56% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 ($26) | $15 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 ($7) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 ($6) | $4.34 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 ($3.93) | $0.88 | + 349% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 ($5.34) | $2.97 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 ($4.08) | $4.03 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 ($5.04) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 ($5.45) | $3.35 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 ($4.34) | $1.76 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 ($3.00) | $3.16 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 ($22) | $14 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 ($4.64) | $1.94 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 ($3.38) | $2.04 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,515 ($2,516) | $2,264 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,530 ($1,530) | $1,624 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$417 ($417) | $177 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,255 ($1,255) | $1,624 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 ($754) | $1,157 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 ($220) | $109 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$57 ($57) | $47 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 ($716) | $294 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 ($256) | $118 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 ($11) | $11 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 ($12) | $22 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 50% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$69 ($69) | $49 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$75 ($75) | $45 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$96 ($96) | $86 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 ($110) | $112 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$41,135 ($41,153) | $23,010 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 ($1.23) | $0.75 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 ($56) | $81 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 ($5.71) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 ($24) | $20 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$82 ($82) | $110 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 ($8) | $7 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 ($5.44) | $3.56 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 ($7) | $5.11 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 ($4.35) | $3.57 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 ($3.46) | $1.83 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 ($28) | $21 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 58% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 ($75) | $45 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$26 ($26) | $25 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 ($43) | $222 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$115 ($115) | $74 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$8 ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 ($4.88) | $4.82 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 ($7) | $5.78 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $397 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 ($0.73) | $0.19 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$82 ($82) | $53 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 ($12) | $8 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 23% more expensive than in United States
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