Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Bahamas Reverse

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Cost of Living in Bahamas is 39.6% higher than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Bahamas is 31.4% higher than in United States
Rent Prices in Bahamas are 14.6% higher than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Bahamas are 42.1% higher than in United States
Groceries Prices in Bahamas are 37.2% higher than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Bahamas is 63.9% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
United States Edit Bahamas Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $ 30.00 $      +50.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 76.00 $ 145.00 $      +90.8 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $ 12.00 $      0.0 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $ 5.00 $      -16.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $ 7.50 $      0.0 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.30 $ 5.68 $      +7.1 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.60 $ 3.02 $      +16.5 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.11 $ 1.92 $      -9.0 %
Markets
United States Edit Bahamas Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $ 4.41 $      +314.2 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.32 $ 4.64 $      +39.7 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.08 $ 2.55 $      +22.5 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.41 $ 8.36 $      +89.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.90 $ 4.51 $      -23.6 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $ 5.65 $      +1.5 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.50 $ 7.97 $      +6.2 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.38 $ 3.09 $      +29.9 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $ 1.76 $      +131.3 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.03 $ 2.32 $      +14.4 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $ 4.06 $      +82.7 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $ 2.03 $      +53.7 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $ 1.83 $      +31.3 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.21 $ 3.72 $      +68.3 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.25 $ 2.92 $      +29.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 30.00 $      +100.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.01 $ 4.45 $      +121.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.62 $ 4.00 $      +10.6 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.00 $ 15.00 $      +50.0 %
Transportation
United States Edit Bahamas Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $ 1.50 $      -40.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 64.00 $ 60.00 $      -6.2 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.55 $ 3.00 $      -15.5 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.80 $ 5.00 $      +78.6 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $ 100.00 $      +233.3 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $ 1.46 $      +63.3 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 34,501.73 $ 37,500.00 $      +8.7 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,052.42 $ 39,125.00 $      +50.2 %
Utilities (Monthly)
United States Edit Bahamas Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 209.93 $ 275.31 $      +31.1 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.63 $ 65.89 $      +8.7 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.43 $ 96.36 $      +33.0 %
Sports And Leisure
United States Edit Bahamas Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.53 $ 109.12 $      +139.7 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.93 $ 66.67 $      +204.0 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $ 20.00 $      +33.3 %
Childcare
United States Edit Bahamas Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,370.27 $ 711.11 $      -48.1 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,240.54 $ 15,071.43 $      -35.2 %
Clothing And Shoes
United States Edit Bahamas Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.34 $ 64.38 $      +23.0 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.69 $ 70.00 $      +64.0 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.58 $ 113.22 $      +25.0 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 113.36 $ 117.50 $      +3.7 %
Rent Per Month
United States Edit Bahamas Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,725.69 $ 1,193.75 $      -30.8 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,426.51 $ 1,193.75 $      -16.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,852.14 $ 3,575.00 $      +25.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,382.64 $ 3,650.00 $      +53.2 %
Buy Apartment Price
United States Edit Bahamas Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 299.37 $ 389.35 $      +30.1 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 252.65 $ 284.21 $      +12.5 %
Salaries And Financing
United States Edit Bahamas Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,287.39 $ 2,031.83 $      -52.6 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.47 8.04      +24.4 %
Last update: 8 November 20251 October 2025
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