Cost of living in Datong, China vs Nassau, Bahamas
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Datong (China) is 16% more expensive than in Nassau (Bahamas) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 364元 (B$56) | B$24 | + 135% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30元 (B$4.63) | B$8 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | B$6 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | B$3.93 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | B$4.85 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | B$4.26 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | B$6 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | B$4.92 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | B$4.03 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00元 (B$0.93) | B$3.00 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | B$21 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (B$1.23) | B$3.60 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00元 (B$0.77) | B$3.19 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Datong (China) is 42% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,077元 (B$1,092) | B$2,546 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | B$1,584 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400元 (B$62) | B$384 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | B$1,265 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | B$754 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | B$286 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60元 (B$9) | B$46 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | B$720 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | B$237 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100元 (B$15) | B$12 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | B$11 | - | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Datong (China) is 5% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | B$75 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | B$55 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (B$77) | B$117 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | B$113 | - | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Datong (China) is 39% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000元 (B$46,303) | B$36,365 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (B$1.08) | B$1.22 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60元 (B$9) | B$66 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | B$25 | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Datong (China) is 46% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (B$4.63) | B$10 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10元 (B$1.54) | B$22 | - 93% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | B$91 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | B$8 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (B$5.79) | B$6 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30元 (B$4.63) | B$7 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (B$1.85) | B$5.09 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (B$1.54) | B$4.32 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (B$4.63) | B$18 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Datong (China) is 11% cheaper than in Nassau (Bahamas) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 593元 (B$92) | B$75 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | B$23 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | B$40 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | B$126 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | B$11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | B$5.54 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (B$2.32) | B$6 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | B$567 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | B$0.73 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (B$46) | B$85 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (B$2.32) | B$8 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require B$8,300 in Nassau you would need to make just about B$6,416 (41,569元) in Datong.
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