Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 204% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 204% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (R$ 128) | R$ 36 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (R$ 44) | R$ 34 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (R$ 71) | R$ 11 | + 522% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.84 | + 407% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (R$ 40) | R$ 9 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.68 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (R$ 74) | R$ 44 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.91 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 217% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (R$ 13,548) | R$ 3,728 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (R$ 8,378) | R$ 2,506 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (R$ 1,753) | R$ 595 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (R$ 10,326) | R$ 2,629 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (R$ 3,723) | R$ 1,696 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (R$ 1,083) | R$ 510 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (R$ 243) | R$ 89 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (R$ 3,535) | R$ 1,998 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (R$ 1,262) | R$ 628 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (R$ 54) | R$ 29 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (R$ 74) | R$ 21 | + 260% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (R$ 494) | R$ 250 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (R$ 364) | R$ 247 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (R$ 741) | R$ 410 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (R$ 543) | R$ 304 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,376 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$12 (R$ 59) | R$ 5.54 | + 961% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (R$ 278) | R$ 230 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 190% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 190% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (R$ 116) | R$ 44 | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (R$ 565) | R$ 265 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (R$ 49) | R$ 13 | + 284% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (R$ 69) | R$ 19 | + 273% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 285% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (R$ 40) | R$ 5.28 | + 649% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (R$ 99) | R$ 55 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 196% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 196% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (R$ 454) | R$ 113 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (R$ 296) | R$ 66 | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (R$ 213) | R$ 210 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (R$ 741) | R$ 199 | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (R$ 120) | R$ 29 | + 317% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (R$ 5,926) | R$ 4,212 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (R$ 3.60) | R$ 1.29 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (R$ 556) | R$ 125 | + 344% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (R$ 48) | R$ 11 | + 323% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 169% more expensive than in Brazil
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