Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 59% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (AU$39) | AU$23 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (AU$19) | AU$15 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (AU$22) | AU$7 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (AU$9) | AU$2.04 | + 348% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.43 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (AU$12) | AU$5.24 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (AU$2.01) | AU$3.75 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (AU$23) | AU$22 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (AU$7) | AU$3.78 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (AU$5.86) | AU$3.08 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 19% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,425 (AU$2,169) | AU$3,696 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (AU$2,582) | AU$2,631 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (AU$540) | AU$238 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (AU$5,773) | AU$2,459 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (AU$1,826) | AU$1,911 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (AU$334) | AU$170 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (AU$75) | AU$78 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (AU$1,090) | AU$684 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (AU$389) | AU$291 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (AU$23) | AU$41 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 16% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (AU$152) | AU$135 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (AU$112) | AU$90 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (AU$228) | AU$189 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (AU$167) | AU$224 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$37,517 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$4.77 (AU$7) | AU$1.99 | + 265% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (AU$86) | AU$165 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 94% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (AU$36) | AU$24 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (AU$174) | AU$89 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (AU$15) | AU$5.55 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (AU$21) | AU$7 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (AU$9) | AU$4.39 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (AU$12) | AU$4.95 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (AU$30) | AU$35 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 54% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Bahamas | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (AU$140) | AU$66 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (AU$91) | AU$45 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (AU$66) | AU$374 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (AU$228) | AU$133 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (AU$37) | AU$21 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (AU$7) | AU$5.46 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (AU$1,826) | AU$942 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (AU$1.11) | AU$0.65 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (AU$171) | AU$78 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (AU$18) | AU$42 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.522
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 26% more expensive than in Australia
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