Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 265% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 265% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$20 (R$ 110) | R$ 28 | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (R$ 48) | R$ 27 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (R$ 33) | R$ 8 | + 332% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (R$ 22) | R$ 3.92 | + 456% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.52 | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 317% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.60 | + 424% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.92 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (R$ 95) | R$ 38 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 248% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (R$ 19) | R$ 3.48 | + 439% | |
| Housing | + 330% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 330% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (R$ 15,220) | R$ 3,065 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (R$ 9,411) | R$ 1,845 | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (R$ 1,970) | R$ 511 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (R$ 11,600) | R$ 2,143 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (R$ 4,182) | R$ 1,321 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (R$ 1,217) | R$ 372 | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (R$ 273) | R$ 80 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (R$ 3,971) | R$ 1,693 | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (R$ 1,418) | R$ 478 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (R$ 60) | R$ 23 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (R$ 68) | R$ 17 | + 303% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 183% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (R$ 555) | R$ 201 | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$100 (R$ 555) | R$ 188 | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (R$ 832) | R$ 329 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (R$ 610) | R$ 247 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 90,025 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.60 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (R$ 312) | R$ 221 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 198% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (R$ 130) | R$ 42 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$110 (R$ 610) | R$ 216 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (R$ 43) | R$ 15 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.95 | + 306% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.04 | + 376% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (R$ 156) | R$ 44 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 247% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 247% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$70 (R$ 388) | R$ 94 | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (R$ 333) | R$ 53 | + 530% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (R$ 240) | R$ 216 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (R$ 832) | R$ 179 | + 365% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$20 (R$ 111) | R$ 26 | + 333% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6.00 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (R$ 6,657) | R$ 3,568 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (R$ 4.05) | R$ 1.27 | + 219% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$99 (R$ 549) | R$ 118 | + 364% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (R$ 67) | R$ 10 | + 554% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
5.547
BRL
/
BSD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,587 prices entered by 1,774 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 189% more expensive than in Brazil
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