Cost of Living in Bahamas

Summary of cost of living in Bahamas:

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $42.50 15.00-60.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $150.00 100.00-250.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $12.00 10.00-13.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $5.00 3.00-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $8.00 5.00-10.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $5.55 3.00-10.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.75 1.50-5.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) $1.69 1.00-5.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $4.21 2.11-8.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $4.64 3.00-8.82
White Rice (1 lb) $2.59 1.66-3.18
Eggs (12, Large Size) $8.36 3.95-11.99
Local Cheese (1 lb) $4.66 2.27-9.07
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $5.59 3.18-9.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $7.97 3.63-20.00
Apples (1 lb) $3.32 1.00-6.00
Bananas (1 lb) $1.79 1.00-2.72
Oranges (1 lb) $2.32 0.57-6.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) $4.06 0.99-5.00
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.70 0.99-3.00
Onions (1 lb) $1.88 1.00-3.00
Lettuce (1 Head) $4.22 2.00-7.25
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.41 1.00-5.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $30.00 15.00-40.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $4.45 3.79-7.58
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $4.00 2.95-8.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $15.00 13.69-16.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.50 1.50-2.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $150.00 150.00-150.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $8.00 8.00-8.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $4.83 4.83-5.15
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $75.00 50.00-100.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.47 1.41-1.68
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $37,500.00 35,000.00-40,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $41,625.00 35,000.00-43,500.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $284.72 151.79-400.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $65.89 35.00-71.49
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $92.42 60.00-120.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $116.86 55.00-188.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $42.45 35.00-50.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $15.50 15.00-20.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $853.99 500.00-1,216.67
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $15,125.00 8,500.00-27,450.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $60.00 35.00-80.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $76.67 25.00-120.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $117.14 89.00-150.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes $123.33 100.00-150.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,195.56 550.00-2,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,317.50 600.00-2,200.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $3,995.71 2,770.00-5,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $3,735.00 2,900.00-4,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $389.35 278.71-500.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $303.82 205.74-500.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $2,447.81
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.80 4.15-15.00

Prices in Bahamas

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Last update: 4 May 2026
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