Cost of living in Bahamas compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 67% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bahamas | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$38 ($38) | $17 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$15 ($15) | $9 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 ($14) | $5.07 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 ($4.20) | $0.99 | + 325% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.00 ($3.00) | $3.33 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 ($4.07) | $4.43 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 ($5.04) | $7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 ($8) | $3.93 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 ($1.32) | $1.92 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 ($4.19) | $3.28 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 ($17) | $16 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 ($4.64) | $2.26 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 ($3.38) | $2.46 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Bahamas | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 ($2,743) | $2,513 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 ($1,696) | $1,960 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 ($355) | $206 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 ($2,091) | $1,778 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 ($754) | $1,342 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 ($219) | $139 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 ($49) | $56 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 ($716) | $300 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 ($256) | $134 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 ($11) | $12 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 ($12) | $26 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 57% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bahamas | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 ($100) | $51 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 ($74) | $46 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 ($150) | $92 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 ($110) | $120 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahamas | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,474 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 ($1.23) | $1.06 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 ($56) | $77 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bahamas | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 ($5.71) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 ($23) | $19 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 ($114) | $125 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 ($8) | $7 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 ($10) | $4.17 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 ($14) | $5.50 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 ($6.00) | $4.18 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 ($8) | $2.05 | + 291% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 101% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bahamas | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 ($92) | $49 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 ($60) | $27 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 ($43) | $196 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 ($150) | $83 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 ($24) | $13 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 ($4.88) | $5.19 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 ($1,200) | $499 | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 ($0.73) | $0.17 | + 335% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 ($113) | $53 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 ($10) | $9 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 28% more expensive than in United States
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