Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Bolivia
Currency:
Food | + 270% | |||
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Food in Bahamas is 270% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 ($b182) | $b52 | + 247% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 ($b63) | $b42 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 ($b100) | $b14 | + 632% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 ($b42) | $b7 | + 541% | |
12 eggs, large | B$6.00 ($b42) | $b11 | + 298% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 ($b28) | $b5.90 | + 383% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 ($b35) | $b22 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 ($b56) | $b10 | + 442% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 ($b9) | $b8 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 ($b29) | $b11 | + 170% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 ($b105) | $b51 | + 107% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 ($b32) | $b11 | + 207% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 ($b27) | $b2.81 | + 856% | |
Housing | + 320% | |||
Housing in Bahamas is 320% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 ($b19,165) | $b3,398 | + 464% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 ($b11,851) | $b2,357 | + 403% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 ($b2,480) | $b266 | + 834% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 ($b14,606) | $b2,587 | + 465% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 ($b5,266) | $b1,699 | + 210% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 ($b1,533) | $b172 | + 789% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 ($b343) | $b170 | + 102% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$716 ($b5,000) | $b2,224 | + 125% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 ($b1,785) | $b990 | + 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 ($b76) | $b51 | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 ($b105) | $b23 | + 346% | |
Clothes | + 92% | |||
Clothes in Bahamas is 92% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 ($b699) | $b348 | + 101% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 ($b515) | $b268 | + 92% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 ($b1,048) | $b550 | + 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 ($b769) | $b440 | + 75% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Bahamas is 40% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $b94,282 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $b3.75 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 ($b393) | $b183 | + 114% | |
Personal Care | + 187% | |||
Personal Care in Bahamas is 187% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 ($b40) | $b37 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 ($b164) | $b67 | + 145% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 ($b799) | $b198 | + 304% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 ($b54) | $b49 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 ($b70) | $b26 | + 164% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 ($b98) | $b29 | + 239% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 ($b42) | $b8 | + 416% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$8 ($b56) | $b13 | + 336% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 ($b140) | $b67 | + 108% | |
Entertainment | + 291% | |||
Entertainment in Bahamas is 291% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Bahamas | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 ($b642) | $b86 | + 650% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$60 ($b419) | $b78 | + 436% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 ($b302) | $b147 | + 105% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 ($b1,048) | $b177 | + 492% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 ($b170) | $b40 | + 327% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 ($b34) | $b25 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 ($b48) | $b20 | + 141% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 ($b8,382) | $b2,750 | + 205% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 ($b5.10) | $b1.21 | + 322% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 ($b787) | $b304 | + 159% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 ($b68) | $b16 | + 332% | |
TOTAL | + 186% |
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 186% more expensive than in Bolivia
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