Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 171% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahamas | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$38 (ARS $6,311) | ARS $2,479 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$15 (ARS $2,593) | ARS $1,453 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (ARS $2,407) | ARS $480 | + 401% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (ARS $706) | ARS $177 | + 298% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.00 (ARS $504) | ARS $361 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (ARS $685) | ARS $262 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (ARS $847) | ARS $712 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (ARS $1,345) | ARS $308 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (ARS $222) | ARS $153 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (ARS $704) | ARS $248 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (ARS $2,868) | ARS $986 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (ARS $780) | ARS $372 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (ARS $568) | ARS $132 | + 331% | |
| Housing | + 290% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 290% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahamas | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (ARS $461,178) | ARS $112,466 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (ARS $285,178) | ARS $71,740 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (ARS $59,681) | ARS $8,139 | + 633% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (ARS $351,483) | ARS $66,227 | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (ARS $126,718) | ARS $43,036 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (ARS $36,882) | ARS $5,616 | + 557% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (ARS $8,261) | ARS $3,013 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (ARS $120,329) | ARS $75,473 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (ARS $42,956) | ARS $36,983 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (ARS $1,831) | ARS $972 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (ARS $2,521) | ARS $603 | + 318% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 33% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahamas | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (ARS $16,809) | ARS $12,454 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (ARS $12,385) | ARS $6,905 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (ARS $25,214) | ARS $26,484 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (ARS $18,493) | ARS $26,487 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 75% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahamas | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $4,214,760 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (ARS $207) | ARS $161 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (ARS $9,450) | ARS $2,920 | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 216% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahamas | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (ARS $959) | ARS $995 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (ARS $3,949) | ARS $1,803 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (ARS $19,227) | ARS $3,028 | + 535% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (ARS $1,310) | ARS $615 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (ARS $1,681) | ARS $374 | + 349% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (ARS $2,353) | ARS $527 | + 346% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (ARS $1,009) | ARS $396 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (ARS $1,345) | ARS $343 | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (ARS $3,362) | ARS $1,415 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 188% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahamas | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (ARS $15,453) | ARS $3,419 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (ARS $10,085) | ARS $1,716 | + 488% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (ARS $7,261) | ARS $5,160 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (ARS $25,214) | ARS $5,675 | + 344% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (ARS $4,099) | ARS $1,004 | + 308% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (ARS $821) | ARS $526 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (ARS $1,156) | ARS $454 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (ARS $201,708) | ARS $171,334 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (ARS $123) | ARS $42 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (ARS $18,927) | ARS $4,634 | + 308% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (ARS $1,637) | ARS $424 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 172% more expensive than in Argentina
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