Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 47% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (€23) | €20 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (€12) | €11 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$9 (€8) | €5.58 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$5.00 (€4.56) | €1.41 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.10 (€3.74) | €3.67 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (€3.72) | €3.03 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (€4.60) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (€7) | €2.55 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$10 (€9) | €2.04 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (€3.82) | €2.11 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (€14) | €8 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.50 (€3.19) | €3.18 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (€3.51) | €2.08 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 67% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,158 (€1,969) | €1,498 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$2,000 (€1,825) | €1,284 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (€324) | €247 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (€3,461) | €910 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (€1,095) | €741 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (€200) | €172 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (€45) | €50 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (€653) | €302 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (€233) | €110 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (€14) | €12 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 27% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (€91) | €94 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (€67) | €42 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (€137) | €101 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (€100) | €129 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €31,127 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.56 (€1.42) | €1.72 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (€51) | €51 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 80% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (€5.21) | €12 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (€21) | €10 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (€104) | €32 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (€7) | €5.29 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (€9) | €5.14 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (€13) | €4.92 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (€5.48) | €2.08 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (€7) | €4.00 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (€18) | €27 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 91% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (€84) | €45 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (€55) | €26 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (€39) | €90 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (€137) | €94 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (€22) | €12 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (€4.45) | €3.76 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (€6) | €5.02 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (€1,095) | €561 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (€0.67) | €0.25 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (€103) | €31 | + 233% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (€11) | €9 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 310 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 49% more expensive than in Belgium
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