- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahamas compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 43% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$18 ($18) | $14 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 ($8) | $8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$7 ($7) | $4.53 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.99 ($4.99) | $0.89 | + 460% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.83 ($5.84) | $3.17 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.85 ($2.86) | $4.01 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 ($10) | $6 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.63 ($5.63) | $3.34 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.95 ($3.95) | $1.60 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.57 ($3.57) | $3.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$28 ($28) | $15 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.00 ($4.01) | $1.91 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.67 ($2.67) | $2.13 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,336 ($2,337) | $2,042 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,251 ($1,251) | $1,581 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$352 ($353) | $177 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,341 ($1,342) | $1,585 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$840 ($841) | $1,130 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$461 ($461) | $122 | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$50 ($50) | $48 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$700 ($700) | $334 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$306 ($306) | $119 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 ($11) | $11 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$70 ($70) | $47 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$77 ($77) | $45 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$118 ($118) | $85 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 ($110) | $114 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$3,000 ($3,001) | $22,333 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.95 ($1.95) | $0.77 | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$100 ($100) | $85 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$13 ($13) | $7 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$14 ($14) | $18 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$94 ($94) | $111 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.49 ($5.49) | $7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.12 ($5.13) | $3.50 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 ($6) | $5.12 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.12 ($5.12) | $3.47 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.10 ($3.10) | $1.85 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$22 ($22) | $20 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 50% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$69 ($69) | $45 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$20 ($20) | $25 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 ($43) | $173 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$131 ($131) | $79 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$7 ($7) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.50 ($4.50) | $4.86 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.50 ($5.50) | $5.88 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$375 ($375) | $425 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.89 ($0.89) | $0.34 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$98 ($98) | $54 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$10 ($10) | $8 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92,504 prices entered by 13,294 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 23% more expensive than in United States
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