Cost of living in Bahamas compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bahamas | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$22 ($22) | $21 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$12 ($12) | $12 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$9 ($9) | $5.85 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$5.00 ($5.00) | $1.09 | + 357% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.90 ($3.90) | $5.52 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 ($4.08) | $4.83 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 ($5.04) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 ($8) | $4.23 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$10 ($10) | $2.28 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 ($4.19) | $3.63 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 ($15) | $18 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.33 ($4.33) | $2.95 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 ($3.85) | $3.01 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahamas | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,781 ($2,782) | $3,081 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,345 ($1,345) | $2,368 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $231 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$900 ($900) | $2,197 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$450 ($450) | $1,611 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 ($219) | $168 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 ($49) | $61 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 ($716) | $254 | + 182% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 ($256) | $156 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 ($15) | $34 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 42% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bahamas | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 ($100) | $58 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 ($74) | $51 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 ($150) | $107 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 ($110) | $140 | - 21% | |
| 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 | - | $30,844 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.56 ($1.56) | $0.94 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 ($56) | $84 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 8% 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) | $9 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 ($23) | $25 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 ($114) | $169 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 ($10) | $5.33 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 ($14) | $7 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 ($6) | $5.01 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 ($8) | $2.37 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 ($20) | $31 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 17% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bahamas | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 ($92) | $61 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 ($60) | $31 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 ($43) | $232 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 ($150) | $106 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 ($24) | $15 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 ($4.88) | $6 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 ($1,200) | $456 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 ($0.73) | $0.96 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 ($113) | $71 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 ($12) | $11 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,065 prices entered by 1,854 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is about the same as in United States
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