Cost of Living in Bahamas
Summary of cost of living in Bahamas:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 6,368.8B$ (6,368.8$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,745.3B$ (1,745.3$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bahamas is, on average, 45.1% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Bahamas is, on average, 27.8% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 B$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 150.00 B$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 B$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 B$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 B$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.39 B$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.46 B$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.44 B$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 4.21 B$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.64 B$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.59 B$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 8.36 B$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.69 B$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.65 B$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.97 B$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.09 B$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.76 B$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.32 B$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.06 B$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.03 B$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.83 B$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.72 B$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.69 B$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 B$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.45 B$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 B$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.00 B$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 B$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 150.00 B$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 8.00 B$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 B$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 B$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.47 B$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 37,500.00 B$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 39,125.00 B$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 275.31 B$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 65.89 B$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 96.58 B$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 116.86 B$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 42.45 B$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 18.00 B$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 853.99 B$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 15,125.00 B$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 62.14 B$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 70.00 B$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 112.38 B$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 117.50 B$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,195.56 B$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,317.50 B$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,995.71 B$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,735.00 B$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 389.35 B$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 303.82 B$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,447.81 B$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.67 | |
Prices in Bahamas
This country had 226 entries in the past 12 months by 19 different contributors.
Last update: 29 December 2025
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Last update: 29 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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