Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 42% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$20 (€17) | €18 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (€5.28) | €4.84 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (€3.44) | €1.06 | + 225% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (€4.68) | €3.73 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (€3.57) | €2.11 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (€4.42) | €5.10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (€4.78) | €2.20 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (€3.81) | €1.68 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (€2.63) | €1.57 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (€15) | €7 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (€4.07) | €2.47 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (€2.96) | €1.33 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 74% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,878 (€2,524) | €1,232 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (€1,488) | €949 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (€311) | €148 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (€1,834) | €876 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (€661) | €635 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (€192) | €108 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (€43) | €31 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (€628) | €329 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (€224) | €111 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (€11) | €10 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 42% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (€88) | €87 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$100 (€88) | €50 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (€132) | €94 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (€96) | €131 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 10% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$41,135 (€36,069) | €23,668 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (€1.08) | €1.38 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (€49) | €50 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 78% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (€5.00) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (€21) | €7 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$110 (€96) | €29 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (€7) | €5.48 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (€4.77) | €3.89 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (€5.78) | €3.48 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (€3.82) | €1.59 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (€3.04) | €2.24 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (€25) | €20 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 79% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$70 (€61) | €46 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (€53) | €22 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (€38) | €81 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (€132) | €61 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$20 (€18) | €11 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (€4.28) | €3.28 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6.00 (€5.26) | €4.25 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €436 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (€0.64) | €0.28 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$99 (€87) | €30 | + 193% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (€11) | €7 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 51% more expensive than in Belgium
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