Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 55% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (€24) | €18 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (€13) | €5.61 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (€5.49) | €1.16 | + 372% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 (€5.49) | €4.92 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (€3.73) | €2.94 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (€4.61) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (€7) | €2.17 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (€1.21) | €2.31 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (€3.83) | €1.84 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (€14) | €10 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (€4.25) | €3.19 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (€3.52) | €1.57 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 56% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (€2,510) | €1,268 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (€1,552) | €1,045 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (€325) | €215 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (€1,913) | €899 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (€690) | €711 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (€201) | €104 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (€45) | €39 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (€655) | €856 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (€234) | €200 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (€14) | €11 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 15% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (€91) | €105 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (€67) | €85 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (€137) | €106 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (€101) | €122 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| 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 | - | €38,224 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.85 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (€51) | €49 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 100% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (€5.22) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (€21) | €12 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (€105) | €26 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (€7) | €5.15 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (€9) | €5.00 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (€13) | €3.77 | + 239% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (€5.49) | €1.90 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (€7) | €2.17 | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (€18) | €25 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 117% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahamas | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (€84) | €47 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (€55) | €27 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (€40) | €72 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (€137) | €59 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (€22) | €12 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (€4.47) | €3.31 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (€6) | €4.60 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (€1,098) | €550 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (€0.67) | €0.25 | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (€103) | €17 | + 489% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (€9) | €8 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 49% more expensive than in Belgium
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