Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 251% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 251% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$20 (ARS $1,846) | ARS $653 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (ARS $804) | ARS $472 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (ARS $559) | ARS $156 | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (ARS $364) | ARS $68 | + 434% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (ARS $495) | ARS $146 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (ARS $378) | ARS $90 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (ARS $468) | ARS $283 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (ARS $506) | ARS $109 | + 365% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (ARS $403) | ARS $52 | + 680% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (ARS $278) | ARS $82 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (ARS $1,584) | ARS $288 | + 450% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (ARS $431) | ARS $147 | + 193% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (ARS $314) | ARS $40 | + 693% | |
| Housing | + 429% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 429% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (ARS $254,658) | ARS $38,260 | + 566% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (ARS $157,473) | ARS $24,742 | + 536% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (ARS $32,955) | ARS $4,412 | + 647% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (ARS $194,085) | ARS $26,419 | + 635% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (ARS $69,973) | ARS $17,258 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (ARS $20,366) | ARS $3,526 | + 478% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (ARS $4,562) | ARS $1,429 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (ARS $66,444) | ARS $36,537 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (ARS $23,720) | ARS $15,908 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (ARS $1,011) | ARS $362 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (ARS $1,142) | ARS $271 | + 322% | |
| Clothes | + 181% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 181% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (ARS $9,282) | ARS $4,088 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$100 (ARS $9,282) | ARS $2,633 | + 253% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (ARS $13,923) | ARS $7,463 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (ARS $10,212) | ARS $6,180 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 75% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $2,098,550 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (ARS $114) | ARS $72 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (ARS $5,218) | ARS $1,636 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 262% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 262% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (ARS $530) | ARS $298 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (ARS $2,180) | ARS $629 | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$110 (ARS $10,210) | ARS $1,229 | + 731% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (ARS $723) | ARS $278 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (ARS $504) | ARS $170 | + 197% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (ARS $612) | ARS $228 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (ARS $404) | ARS $119 | + 240% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (ARS $321) | ARS $135 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (ARS $2,609) | ARS $521 | + 401% | |
| Entertainment | + 263% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 263% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$70 (ARS $6,497) | ARS $1,377 | + 372% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (ARS $5,569) | ARS $701 | + 695% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (ARS $4,010) | ARS $2,334 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (ARS $13,923) | ARS $2,298 | + 506% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$20 (ARS $1,856) | ARS $430 | + 332% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (ARS $453) | ARS $172 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6.00 (ARS $557) | ARS $161 | + 245% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (ARS $111,381) | ARS $67,861 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (ARS $68) | ARS $19 | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$99 (ARS $9,189) | ARS $2,077 | + 342% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (ARS $1,114) | ARS $181 | + 515% | |
| TOTAL | + 238% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 238% more expensive than in Argentina
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