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Cost of living in Bahamas compared to United States
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 49% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 ($25) | $14 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.94 ($5.93) | $4.42 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.27 ($3.26) | $0.88 | + 273% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.19 ($5.18) | $3.20 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 ($4.09) | $3.96 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.20 ($5.19) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 ($5.44) | $3.34 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.38 ($4.37) | $1.59 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$2.96 ($2.95) | $3.64 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 ($22) | $15 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.20 ($4.20) | $1.92 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 ($3.37) | $2.15 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,574 ($2,570) | $2,044 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,649 ($1,647) | $1,542 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$493 ($492) | $178 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,176 ($1,174) | $1,514 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$766 ($764) | $1,090 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$396 ($396) | $117 | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$67 ($67) | $48 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$774 ($773) | $323 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$219 ($218) | $121 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 ($9) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 51% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$69 ($69) | $47 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$75 ($75) | $44 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$96 ($95) | $86 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 ($110) | $113 | - 3% | |
| 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 ($41,071) | $22,255 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 ($1.23) | $0.78 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 ($56) | $85 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 ($5.70) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$18 ($18) | $18 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$82 ($82) | $110 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$8 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 ($5.43) | $3.43 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 ($7) | $5.06 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 ($4.34) | $3.47 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 ($3.46) | $1.84 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 ($28) | $20 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 52% 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 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 ($43) | $172 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$115 ($115) | $78 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$8 ($8) | $12 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 ($4.87) | $4.92 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 ($7) | $5.92 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$478 ($477) | $419 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 ($0.73) | $0.25 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$82 ($82) | $50 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$12 ($12) | $8 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 26% more expensive than in United States
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