Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 31% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$20 (€17) | €18 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (€5.04) | €4.60 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (€3.29) | €1.02 | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (€4.46) | €3.86 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (€3.41) | €2.44 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (€4.22) | €4.99 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (€4.56) | €2.35 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (€3.63) | €1.60 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (€2.51) | €1.78 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (€14) | €7 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (€3.89) | €2.31 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (€2.83) | €1.30 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 65% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (€2,296) | €1,154 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (€1,420) | €910 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (€297) | €138 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (€1,750) | €833 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (€631) | €626 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (€184) | €98 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (€41) | €38 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (€599) | €370 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (€214) | €136 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (€9) | €11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 58% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (€84) | €86 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$100 (€84) | €39 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (€126) | €81 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (€92) | €111 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 6% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,450 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (€1.03) | €1.33 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (€47) | €49 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 61% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (€4.78) | €5.50 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (€20) | €10 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$110 (€92) | €34 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (€7) | €5.19 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (€4.55) | €3.29 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (€5.52) | €3.50 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (€3.64) | €2.13 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (€2.90) | €2.32 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (€24) | €27 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 73% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$70 (€59) | €48 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (€50) | €22 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (€36) | €55 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (€126) | €65 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$20 (€17) | €10 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (€4.09) | €3.19 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6.00 (€5.02) | €4.06 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (€1,004) | €440 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (€0.61) | €0.30 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$99 (€83) | €48 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 741 prices entered by 95 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 42% more expensive than in Belgium
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