Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 31% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Bahamas | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (BD$26) | BD$36 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (BD$9) | BD$21 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (BD$14) | BD$24 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (BD$6) | BD$4.98 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 (BD$6) | BD$7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (BD$4.08) | BD$10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (BD$5.04) | BD$28 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (BD$8) | BD$9 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (BD$1.32) | BD$3.09 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (BD$4.19) | BD$3.52 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (BD$15) | BD$34 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (BD$4.64) | BD$6 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (BD$3.85) | BD$3.45 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 34% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Bahamas | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (BD$2,744) | BD$4,555 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (BD$1,697) | BD$3,141 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (BD$355) | BD$450 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (BD$2,092) | BD$1,837 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (BD$754) | BD$1,800 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (BD$219) | BD$209 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (BD$49) | BD$98 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (BD$716) | BD$548 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (BD$256) | BD$267 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (BD$11) | BD$23 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (BD$15) | BD$26 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 6% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Bahamas | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (BD$100) | BD$77 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (BD$74) | BD$85 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (BD$150) | BD$132 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (BD$110) | BD$155 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 11% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Bahamas | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | BD$38,950 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | BD$2.29 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (BD$56) | BD$69 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 21% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Bahamas | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (BD$5.71) | BD$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (BD$23) | BD$25 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (BD$114) | BD$76 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (BD$8) | BD$13 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (BD$10) | BD$4.25 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (BD$14) | BD$12 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (BD$6) | BD$5.81 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (BD$8) | BD$4.96 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (BD$20) | BD$35 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 22% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
| Bahamas | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (BD$92) | BD$100 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (BD$60) | BD$30 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (BD$43) | BD$170 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (BD$150) | BD$170 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (BD$24) | BD$16 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (BD$4.88) | BD$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (BD$7) | BD$12 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (BD$1,200) | BD$500 | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (BD$0.73) | BD$0.25 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (BD$113) | BD$100 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (BD$10) | BD$16 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15 prices entered by 10 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 18% cheaper than in Bermuda
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