Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Germany
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| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 79% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Bahamas | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (€24) | €16 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (€8) | €10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (€13) | €5.46 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$6.00 (€5.64) | €1.25 | + 350% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$6.00 (€5.64) | €4.12 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (€3.83) | €3.07 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (€4.74) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (€8) | €2.63 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (€1.24) | €2.03 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (€3.94) | €1.03 | + 283% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (€14) | €7 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (€4.37) | €2.11 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (€3.62) | €1.63 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 31% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Bahamas | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (€2,580) | €1,803 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (€1,595) | €1,515 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (€334) | €242 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (€1,966) | €1,190 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (€709) | €939 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (€206) | €203 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (€46) | €32 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (€673) | €364 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (€240) | €114 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (€10) | €10 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (€14) | €17 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 44% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Bahamas | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (€94) | €82 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (€69) | €39 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (€141) | €91 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (€103) | €121 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 75% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Bahamas | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €26,798 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$12 (€11) | €1.85 | + 505% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (€53) | €64 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 121% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Bahamas | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (€5.37) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (€22) | €8 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (€108) | €74 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (€7) | €3.24 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (€9) | €2.65 | + 254% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (€13) | €3.18 | + 314% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (€5.64) | €1.72 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (€8) | €1.58 | + 375% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (€19) | €22 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 129% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Bahamas | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (€86) | €45 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (€56) | €23 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (€41) | €177 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (€141) | €63 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (€23) | €10 | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (€4.59) | €3.55 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (€6) | €4.06 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (€1,128) | €617 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (€0.69) | €0.10 | + 561% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (€106) | €42 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 68% more expensive than in Germany
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