Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 312% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 312% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$38 (R$ 200) | R$ 31 | + 552% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$15 (R$ 82) | R$ 31 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (R$ 76) | R$ 11 | + 618% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.65 | + 381% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (R$ 43) | R$ 7 | + 476% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.17 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.64 | + 296% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (R$ 91) | R$ 45 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.78 | + 378% | |
| Housing | + 278% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 278% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (R$ 14,635) | R$ 3,101 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (R$ 9,050) | R$ 2,136 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (R$ 1,894) | R$ 573 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (R$ 11,154) | R$ 2,419 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (R$ 4,021) | R$ 1,551 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (R$ 1,170) | R$ 428 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (R$ 262) | R$ 84 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (R$ 3,818) | R$ 2,038 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (R$ 1,363) | R$ 597 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (R$ 58) | R$ 26 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (R$ 66) | R$ 19 | + 239% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (R$ 533) | R$ 238 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (R$ 393) | R$ 224 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (R$ 800) | R$ 351 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (R$ 587) | R$ 265 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 101,614 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (R$ 300) | R$ 228 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 225% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 225% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (R$ 125) | R$ 52 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (R$ 610) | R$ 251 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (R$ 53) | R$ 12 | + 343% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (R$ 75) | R$ 16 | + 360% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 6 | + 403% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (R$ 43) | R$ 4.79 | + 790% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (R$ 107) | R$ 51 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 223% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 223% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahamas | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (R$ 490) | R$ 97 | + 404% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (R$ 320) | R$ 57 | + 462% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (R$ 230) | R$ 253 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (R$ 800) | R$ 211 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (R$ 130) | R$ 27 | + 381% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (R$ 6,401) | R$ 4,011 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (R$ 3.89) | R$ 1.34 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (R$ 601) | R$ 121 | + 397% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (R$ 55) | R$ 11 | + 404% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
Exchange rate:
5.334
BRL
/
BSD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,644 prices entered by 2,000 different people.
Cost of living in Bahamas is 176% more expensive than in Brazil
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