Cost of living in China compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54元 (B$8) | B$20 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (B$5.67) | B$9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (B$2.40) | B$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (B$2.05) | B$3.93 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (B$2.15) | B$5.33 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (B$1.32) | B$4.07 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (B$8) | B$5.04 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (B$1.83) | B$5.45 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (B$1.00) | B$4.34 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (B$0.96) | B$3.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (B$18) | B$17 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (B$1.33) | B$4.64 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (B$1.48) | B$3.38 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in China is 58% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,653元 (B$1,167) | B$2,744 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,332元 (B$661) | B$1,697 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 406元 (B$62) | B$355 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,021元 (B$1,071) | B$2,091 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,142元 (B$632) | B$754 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280元 (B$43) | B$219 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 86元 (B$13) | B$49 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,115元 (B$323) | B$716 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 605元 (B$92) | B$256 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (B$7) | B$11 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (B$6) | B$12 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in China is 57% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 390元 (B$59) | B$100 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 217元 (B$33) | B$100 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 578元 (B$88) | B$150 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 553元 (B$84) | B$110 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in China is 32% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,747元 (B$24,517) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (B$0.97) | B$1.23 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 173元 (B$26) | B$56 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 42% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (B$4.36) | B$5.71 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (B$5.46) | B$23 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 440元 (B$67) | B$110 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (B$4.73) | B$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (B$5.73) | B$5.44 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (B$5.34) | B$7 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (B$1.41) | B$4.35 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (B$1.60) | B$3.46 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (B$13) | B$28 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 57% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 206元 (B$31) | B$70 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96元 (B$15) | B$60 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,062元 (B$162) | B$43 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418元 (B$64) | B$150 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67元 (B$10) | B$20 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (B$5.23) | B$4.88 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32元 (B$4.83) | B$6.00 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,185元 (B$486) | B$1,200 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64元 (B$0.10) | B$0.73 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 417元 (B$64) | B$99 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (B$3.38) | B$12 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in China is 53% cheaper than in Bahamas
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