Cost of living
New Providence (Bahamas, The) compared to Grand Bahama
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Overview comparison
New Providence (Bahamas, The)Grand Bahama
Consumer prices in Grand Bahama are roughly 63% higher than in New Providence (Bahamas, The).
Cost of living
| Item | New Providence (Bahamas, The) | Grand Bahama |
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| Total with rent one person | 631 | 2,272 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,083 | 4,997 |
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| Without rent one person | 401 | 852 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,240 | 2,834 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 358.75 | 1,408.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 500.04 | 2,293.31 |
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| Food person | 263 | 648 |
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| Food family | 719 | 1,327 |
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| Transport person | 42.37 | 175.43 |
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| Transport family | 169.51 | 417.23 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.79 years | 80.01 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Providence (Bahamas, The) | Grand Bahama |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.34 | 17.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.24 | 71.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.35 | 9.19 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 | 4.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.11 | 6.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.09 | 2.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Providence (Bahamas, The) | Grand Bahama |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 332.57 | 1,504.97 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 218.28 | 1,398.2 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 624.38 | 2,392.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 431.19 | 2,041.93 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.2 | 127.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.14 | 141.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.82 | 63.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Providence (Bahamas, The) | Grand Bahama |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.44 | 5.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,646 | 3,915 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,173 | 2,620 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 | 2.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.55% | 48.55% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.01 | 27.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.57 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Providence (Bahamas, The) | Grand Bahama |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.78 | 4.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.22 | 5.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.08 | 13.2 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.23 | 12.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.93 | 12.29 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.28 | 1.58 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 1.18 |
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Other
| Item | New Providence (Bahamas, The) | Grand Bahama |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.5 | 27.71 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.93 | 13.42 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.7 | 146.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.27 | 10.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.64 | 51.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.03 | 82.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 191.27 | 1,362.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,481 | 10,159 |
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