- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Nassau
- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nassau (Bahamas) is 30% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nassau (Bahamas) is 25% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Nassau | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$23 ($23) | $26 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$11 ($11) | $19 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 ($6) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.79 ($3.79) | $3.45 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.14 ($5.14) | $8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.26 ($4.25) | $5.78 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$6 ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.18 ($5.18) | $5.05 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.98 ($4.98) | $3.84 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.26 ($3.26) | $5.15 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 ($22) | $24 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.91 ($3.91) | $4.32 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.69 ($2.69) | $5.43 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Nassau (Bahamas) is 18% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Nassau | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,418 ($2,418) | $2,866 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,307 ($1,307) | $1,892 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$384 ($384) | $381 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,897 ($1,896) | $1,838 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 ($896) | $1,022 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$286 ($285) | $198 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$46 ($46) | $117 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$720 ($720) | $674 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$237 ($237) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$12 ($12) | $12 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$13 ($13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Nassau (Bahamas) is about the same as in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Nassau | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$75 ($75) | $55 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$55 ($55) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$117 ($117) | $177 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$113 ($113) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Nassau (Bahamas) is 54% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Nassau | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$36,365 ($36,357) | $13,472 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.45 ($1.45) | $3.99 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$66 ($66) | $200 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$36 ($36) | $27 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Nassau (Bahamas) is 17% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Nassau | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$10 ($10) | $7 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$22 ($22) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$97 ($97) | $157 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 ($8) | $13 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$7 ($7) | $7 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$8 ($8) | $9 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.05 ($5.05) | $5.84 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$4.53 ($4.53) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$17 ($17) | $18 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Nassau (Bahamas) is about the same as in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Nassau | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$80 ($80) | $58 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$23 ($23) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$50 ($50) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$126 ($126) | $127 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$12 ($12) | $15 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.54 ($5.54) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6 ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$567 ($567) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.33 ($0.33) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$87 ($87) | $118 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$9 ($9) | $7 | + 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2024.
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