Cost of living in Bahamas compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 42% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$20 ($20) | $15 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 ($9) | $8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 ($6) | $4.27 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 ($3.93) | $0.88 | + 348% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 ($5.33) | $2.88 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 ($4.07) | $4.18 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 ($5.04) | $6 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 ($5.45) | $3.44 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 ($4.34) | $1.76 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 ($3.00) | $3.11 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 ($17) | $14 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 ($4.64) | $1.99 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 ($3.38) | $2.18 | + 55% | |
| 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$2,744 ($2,743) | $2,190 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 ($1,696) | $1,581 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 ($355) | $179 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 ($2,091) | $1,543 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 ($754) | $1,142 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 ($219) | $113 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 ($49) | $52 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 ($716) | $272 | + 163% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 ($256) | $127 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 ($11) | $11 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 ($12) | $22 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 108% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 ($100) | $47 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$100 ($100) | $42 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 ($150) | $86 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 ($110) | $107 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,507 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 ($1.23) | $0.66 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 ($56) | $74 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 ($5.71) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 ($23) | $16 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$110 ($110) | $111 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 ($5.43) | $3.45 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 ($7) | $4.86 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 ($4.35) | $3.66 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 ($3.46) | $1.81 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 ($28) | $22 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 86% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$70 ($70) | $47 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 ($60) | $25 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 ($43) | $197 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 ($150) | $78 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$20 ($20) | $12 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 ($4.88) | $4.94 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6.00 ($6.00) | $5.65 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 ($1,200) | $427 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 ($0.73) | $0.25 | + 195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$99 ($99) | $49 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 ($12) | $8 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 30% more expensive than in United States
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