Cost of living in India compared to Bahamas
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Food | - 77% | |||
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Food in India is 77% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
India | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨411 (B$4.92) | B$25 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨342 (B$4.09) | B$13 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (B$2.00) | B$14 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (B$0.72) | B$6.00 | - 88% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨88 (B$1.06) | B$4.43 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (B$0.56) | B$4.07 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨240 (B$2.87) | B$5.04 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨181 (B$2.16) | B$8 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (B$0.37) | B$1.32 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨156 (B$1.87) | B$4.19 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨896 (B$11) | B$15 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨95 (B$1.13) | B$4.64 | - 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (B$0.47) | B$3.85 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in India is 81% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
India | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,467 (B$545) | B$1,425 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,103 (B$313) | B$1,697 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,799 (B$57) | B$355 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,468 (B$317) | B$3,793 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,450 (B$185) | B$1,200 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,346 (B$52) | B$219 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨591 (B$7) | B$49 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,693 (B$356) | B$716 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,335 (B$124) | B$256 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨454 (B$5.43) | B$11 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨649 (B$8) | B$15 | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in India is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
India | Bahamas | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,389 (B$29) | B$100 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,946 (B$35) | B$74 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,091 (B$49) | B$150 | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,991 (B$36) | B$110 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in India is 59% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
India | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,894,370 (B$22,690) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (B$1.22) | B$4.77 | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,088 (B$13) | B$56 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 80% | |||
Personal Care in India is 80% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
India | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨137 (B$1.64) | B$5.71 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 (B$3.17) | B$23 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨957 (B$11) | B$114 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨388 (B$4.65) | B$8 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (B$2.38) | B$10 | - 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨289 (B$3.46) | B$14 | - 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨156 (B$1.87) | B$6.00 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (B$0.96) | B$8 | - 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨283 (B$3.40) | B$20 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 81% | |||
Entertainment in India is 81% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
India | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,495 (B$18) | B$92 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (B$8) | B$60 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,603 (B$19) | B$43 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,165 (B$26) | B$150 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨644 (B$8) | B$24 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (B$2.28) | B$4.88 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (B$2.28) | B$7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨49,034 (B$587) | B$1,200 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (B$0.02) | B$0.73 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,607 (B$19) | B$113 | - 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨288 (B$3.45) | B$12 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 75% |
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 75% cheaper than in Bahamas
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