Cost of Living in Bahamas
Summary of cost of living in Bahamas:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 7,556.7C$ (5,501.2$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 2,106.6C$ (1,533.6$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bahamas is, on average, 30.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Bahamas is, on average, 13.2% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 41.21 C$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 178.57 C$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.80 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.87 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.62 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 7.56 C$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.59 C$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 22.02 C$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 6.12 C$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.64 C$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.71 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.86 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.46 C$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.18 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.97 C$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.04 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.93 C$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.18 C$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.16 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.22 C$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.50 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 34.34 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.57 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.26 C$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.48 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.89 C$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 61.81 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.18 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6.87 C$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 137.36 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.58 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 51,511.88 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 53,744.06 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 345.70 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 89.66 C$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 132.10 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 160.85 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 82.42 C$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 24.73 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 828.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,488.66 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.42 C$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 66.97 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 155.68 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 158.73 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,811.50 C$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,785.74 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,925.52 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,670.41 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 534.83 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 390.40 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,086.13 C$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.04 |
Prices in Bahamas
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Last update: 18 May 2025
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Last update: 18 May 2025
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