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$20 (R$ 106) | R$ 28 | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (R$ 21) | R$ 3.47 | + 502% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.41 | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (R$ 29) | R$ 6 | + 357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.26 | + 442% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.74 | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (R$ 91) | R$ 37 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 246% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.40 | + 428% | |
| Housing | + 324% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 324% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,878 (R$ 15,303) | R$ 3,275 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (R$ 9,020) | R$ 1,885 | + 379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (R$ 1,888) | R$ 464 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (R$ 11,117) | R$ 2,006 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (R$ 4,008) | R$ 1,310 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (R$ 1,167) | R$ 330 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (R$ 261) | R$ 79 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (R$ 3,806) | R$ 1,545 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (R$ 1,359) | R$ 439 | + 209% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (R$ 58) | R$ 24 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (R$ 65) | R$ 17 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | + 172% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 172% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (R$ 532) | R$ 216 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$100 (R$ 532) | R$ 185 | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (R$ 797) | R$ 317 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (R$ 585) | R$ 243 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$41,135 (R$ 218,691) | R$ 87,891 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.31 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (R$ 299) | R$ 213 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 180% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (R$ 125) | R$ 41 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$110 (R$ 585) | R$ 234 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (R$ 41) | R$ 15 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (R$ 35) | R$ 16 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.74 | + 303% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.82 | + 382% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (R$ 149) | R$ 40 | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 217% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 217% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$70 (R$ 372) | R$ 98 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (R$ 319) | R$ 52 | + 514% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (R$ 230) | R$ 235 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (R$ 797) | R$ 179 | + 345% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$20 (R$ 106) | R$ 26 | + 312% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 183% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,266 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (R$ 3.88) | R$ 1.31 | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$99 (R$ 526) | R$ 119 | + 343% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (R$ 64) | R$ 10 | + 516% | |
| TOTAL | + 199% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
5.316
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/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,096 prices entered by 1,215 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 199% more expensive than in Brazil
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