Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 193% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$20 ($b137) | $b50 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 ($b60) | $b41 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 ($b42) | $b12 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 ($b27) | $b6 | + 325% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 ($b37) | $b13 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 ($b28) | $b6 | + 333% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 ($b35) | $b23 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 ($b38) | $b12 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 ($b30) | $b7 | + 311% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 ($b21) | $b11 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 ($b118) | $b49 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 ($b32) | $b11 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 ($b23) | $b3.83 | + 509% | |
| Housing | + 302% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 302% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 ($b18,917) | $b3,778 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 ($b11,697) | $b2,490 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 ($b2,448) | $b281 | + 772% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 ($b14,417) | $b2,545 | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 ($b5,198) | $b1,574 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 ($b1,513) | $b229 | + 559% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 ($b339) | $b193 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 ($b4,936) | $b2,541 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 ($b1,762) | $b1,080 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 ($b75) | $b40 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 ($b85) | $b25 | + 240% | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 136% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 ($b689) | $b360 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$100 ($b689) | $b250 | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 ($b1,034) | $b545 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 ($b759) | $b458 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 60% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $b107,453 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 ($b8) | $b3.81 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 ($b388) | $b179 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 146% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 ($b39) | $b49 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 ($b162) | $b25 | + 556% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$110 ($b758) | $b210 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 ($b54) | $b32 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 ($b37) | $b22 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 ($b45) | $b27 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 ($b30) | $b11 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 ($b24) | $b12 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 ($b194) | $b53 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 252% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 252% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$70 ($b483) | $b63 | + 663% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 ($b414) | $b81 | + 408% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 ($b298) | $b249 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 ($b1,034) | $b182 | + 467% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$20 ($b138) | $b38 | + 265% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 ($b34) | $b24 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6.00 ($b41) | $b17 | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 ($b8,274) | $b2,971 | + 179% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 ($b5.03) | $b1.35 | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$99 ($b683) | $b342 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 ($b83) | $b17 | + 397% | |
| TOTAL | + 188% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 188% more expensive than in Bolivia
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