Cost of Living Comparison Between Bahamas and China Cost of Living Comparison Between Bahamas and China

😐 Solo nomad: Bahamas is 195.1% more expensive than China without rent, and 280.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bahamas is 217.6% more expensive than China without rent, and 322.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bahamas
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$30.13 BSD 30.13
$2.82 ¥19.48
968.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$131 BSD 131
$23.62 ¥163
452.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.59 BSD 11.59
$4.97 ¥34.30
133.20%
Cappuccino
$5.60 BSD 5.60
$3.14 ¥21.63
78.34%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.56 BSD 2.56
$0.44 ¥3.06
481.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.99 BSD 1.99
$0.27 ¥1.84
637.04%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.08 BSD 5.08
$0.93 ¥6.39
446.24%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.80 BSD 6.80
$2.08 ¥14.35
226.92%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bahamas
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.14 BSD 4.14
$1.84 ¥12.68
125.00%
White Bread (500g)
$4.92 BSD 4.92
$1.62 ¥11.15
203.70%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$5.74 BSD 5.74
$0.96 ¥6.61
497.92%
Eggs
$7.60 BSD 7.60
$1.56 ¥10.74
387.18%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.38 BSD 9.38
$13.18 ¥90.9
-28.83%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$10.41 BSD 10.41
$3.21 ¥22.11
224.30%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$19.23 BSD 19.23
$10.89 ¥75.2
76.58%
Apples (1kg)
$4.72 BSD 4.72
$1.77 ¥12.18
166.67%
Banana (1kg)
$3.19 BSD 3.19
$1.25 ¥8.62
155.20%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.82 BSD 4.82
$1.52 ¥10.51
217.11%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.99 BSD 6.99
$1.15 ¥7.94
507.83%
Potato (1kg)
$3.76 BSD 3.76
$0.76 ¥5.27
394.74%
Onion (1kg)
$3.51 BSD 3.51
$0.89 ¥6.13
294.38%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.14 BSD 3.14
$0.61 ¥4.24
414.75%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.62 BSD 2.62
$0.54 ¥3.71
385.19%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$13.54 BSD 13.54
$3.38 ¥23.29
300.59%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.81 BSD 29.81
$11.67 ¥80.5
155.44%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.99 BSD 3.99
$0.78 ¥5.38
411.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.64 BSD 4.64
$1.67 ¥11.52
177.84%
🚌 Getting Around
Bahamas
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.53 BSD 1.53
$0.43 ¥2.97
255.81%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$45.37 BSD 45.37
$20.93 ¥144
116.77%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.61 BSD 4.61
$1.41 ¥9.72
226.95%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.20 BSD 3.20
$0.35 ¥2.44
814.29%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$101 BSD 101
$6.48 ¥44.71
1452.78%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.49 BSD 1.49
$1.16 ¥8.03
28.45%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.4K BSD 37.4K
$19.3K ¥132.9K
94.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.4K BSD 38.4K
$17.0K ¥117.2K
125.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bahamas
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$255 BSD 255
$51.3 ¥354
398.09%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$64.9 BSD 64.9
$9.84 ¥67.9
559.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$98.0 BSD 98.0
$11.49 ¥79.3
752.74%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bahamas
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$110 BSD 110
$40.28 ¥278
172.86%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$59.8 BSD 59.8
$14.78 ¥102
304.67%
Cinema Ticket
$18.32 BSD 18.32
$6.41 ¥44.24
185.80%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bahamas
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$602 BSD 602
$403 ¥2,783
49.33%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.4K BSD 14.4K
$17.9K ¥123.3K
-19.43%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bahamas
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.2 BSD 60.2
$45.91 ¥317
31.08%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.86 BSD 47.86
$32.39 ¥223
47.76%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$112 BSD 112
$71.2 ¥492
57.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 BSD 115
$74.0 ¥510
55.62%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bahamas
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,297 BSD 1,297
$436 ¥3,008
197.50%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,278 BSD 1,278
$254 ¥1,750
403.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,577 BSD 3,577
$900 ¥6,210
297.43%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,468 BSD 3,468
$548 ¥3,781
532.77%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,251 BSD 4,251
$5,140 ¥35.5K
-17.29%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,330 BSD 3,330
$2,676 ¥18.5K
24.48%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bahamas
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,457 BSD 2,457
$1,024 ¥7,068
139.85%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.04
4.06
122.66%

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Last update for Bahamas: March 1, 2026

Last update for China: March 3, 2026

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