Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Austria
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 57% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Bahamas | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (€24) | €15 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$10 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (€13) | €7 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (€5.66) | €1.48 | + 281% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.43 (€4.18) | €5.45 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (€3.84) | €3.77 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (€4.75) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (€8) | €2.22 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (€1.25) | €2.38 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (€3.95) | €1.20 | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (€14) | €7 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (€4.38) | €2.92 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (€3.63) | €2.03 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 56% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Bahamas | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,500 (€1,414) | €1,616 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (€1,599) | €1,124 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (€335) | €268 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,000 (€2,828) | €946 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (€1,131) | €675 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (€207) | €110 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (€46) | €29 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (€675) | €411 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (€241) | €114 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (€10) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (€14) | €16 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 43% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Bahamas | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (€94) | €90 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (€69) | €40 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (€141) | €83 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (€104) | €102 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 35% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Bahamas | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,674 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$4.77 (€4.49) | €1.72 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (€53) | €48 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 62% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Bahamas | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (€5.38) | €9 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (€22) | €13 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (€108) | €130 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (€7) | €5.00 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (€9) | €2.99 | + 215% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (€13) | €3.36 | + 293% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (€5.66) | €2.17 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (€8) | €2.09 | + 261% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (€19) | €19 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 187% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 187% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Bahamas | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (€87) | €39 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (€57) | €22 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (€41) | €64 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (€141) | €62 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (€23) | €10 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (€4.60) | €3.68 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (€6) | €3.85 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (€1,131) | €495 | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (€0.69) | €0.04 | + 1620% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (€106) | €31 | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (€9) | €6 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 65% more expensive than in Austria
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