Cost of living in Nassau (Bahamas) is 22% more expensive than in Fresno, California (United States)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Nassau (Bahamas) is 33% more expensive than in Fresno, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nassau | Fresno, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$23 ($23) | $18 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$11 ($11) | $11 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 ($6) | $3.92 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.79 ($3.79) | $1.04 | + 263% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.14 ($5.14) | $5.42 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.26 ($4.26) | $4.69 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$6 ($6) | $5.69 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.18 ($5.19) | $3.67 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.98 ($4.98) | $2.02 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.26 ($3.26) | $2.49 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 ($22) | $13 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.91 ($3.91) | $2.23 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.69 ($2.69) | $1.96 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Nassau (Bahamas) is 32% more expensive than in Fresno, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nassau | Fresno, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,418 ($2,418) | $2,067 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,307 ($1,307) | $1,170 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$374 ($374) | $236 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,897 ($1,897) | $1,154 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 ($896) | $904 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$286 ($286) | $145 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$46 ($46) | $35 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$720 ($720) | $257 | + 180% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$237 ($237) | $83 | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$12 ($12) | $11 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$13 ($13) | $15 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Nassau (Bahamas) is 25% more expensive than in Fresno, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nassau | Fresno, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$75 ($75) | $49 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$55 ($55) | $49 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$117 ($117) | $77 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$113 ($113) | $120 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Nassau (Bahamas) is 65% more expensive than in Fresno, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nassau | Fresno, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$36,365 ($36,368) | $23,124 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.45 ($1.45) | $1.15 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$66 ($66) | $38 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$36 ($36) | $19 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Nassau (Bahamas) is about the same as in Fresno, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nassau | Fresno, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$10 ($10) | $7 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$22 ($22) | $36 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$97 ($97) | $114 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 ($8) | $8 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$7 ($7) | $4.29 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$8 ($8) | $5.20 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.05 ($5.05) | $3.59 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$4.53 ($4.53) | $1.81 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$17 ($17) | $20 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Nassau (Bahamas) is 23% cheaper than in Fresno, California (United States) | ||||
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| Nassau | Fresno, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$80 ($80) | $68 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$23 ($23) | $26 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$50 ($50) | $80 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$126 ($126) | $85 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$12 ($12) | $12 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.54 ($5.54) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6 ($6) | $11 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$567 ($567) | $505 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.33 ($0.33) | $1.06 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$87 ($87) | $46 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$9 ($9) | $10 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 104 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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