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

😐 Solo nomad: Bahamas is 193.9% more expensive than China without rent, and 278% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bahamas is 227% more expensive than China without rent, and 312.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bahamas
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$29.49 BSD 29.49
$2.77 ¥19.31
964.62%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$129 BSD 129
$24.14 ¥169
435.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.32 BSD 11.32
$4.75 ¥33.15
138.32%
Cappuccino
$5.39 BSD 5.39
$3.02 ¥21.06
78.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.55 BSD 2.55
$0.44 ¥3.06
479.55%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.97 BSD 1.97
$0.27 ¥1.87
629.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.07 BSD 5.07
$0.96 ¥6.67
428.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.84 BSD 6.84
$2.04 ¥14.21
235.29%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bahamas
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.32 BSD 4.32
$1.75 ¥12.21
146.86%
White Bread (500g)
$4.89 BSD 4.89
$1.69 ¥11.79
189.35%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$5.96 BSD 5.96
$0.98 ¥6.85
508.16%
Eggs
$7.98 BSD 7.98
$1.60 ¥11.19
398.75%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.48 BSD 9.48
$13.34 ¥93.1
-28.94%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$10.38 BSD 10.38
$3.27 ¥22.82
217.43%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$19.12 BSD 19.12
$10.63 ¥74.2
79.87%
Apples (1kg)
$4.63 BSD 4.63
$1.74 ¥12.16
166.09%
Banana (1kg)
$3.19 BSD 3.19
$1.26 ¥8.76
153.17%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.63 BSD 4.63
$1.45 ¥10.13
219.31%
Tomato (1kg)
$7.05 BSD 7.05
$1.19 ¥8.28
492.44%
Potato (1kg)
$3.63 BSD 3.63
$0.73 ¥5.08
397.26%
Onion (1kg)
$3.54 BSD 3.54
$0.86 ¥5.99
311.63%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.05 BSD 3.05
$0.62 ¥4.30
391.94%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.60 BSD 2.60
$0.53 ¥3.71
390.57%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$13.78 BSD 13.78
$3.44 ¥24.03
300.58%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.64 BSD 29.64
$11.63 ¥81.2
154.86%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.92 BSD 3.92
$0.84 ¥5.88
366.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.70 BSD 4.70
$1.62 ¥11.30
190.12%
🚌 Getting Around
Bahamas
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.51 BSD 1.51
$0.44 ¥3.07
243.18%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$44.41 BSD 44.41
$20.71 ¥145
114.44%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.44 BSD 4.44
$1.42 ¥9.91
212.68%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.14 BSD 3.14
$0.33 ¥2.27
851.52%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$99.3 BSD 99.3
$6.51 ¥45.42
1424.58%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.42 BSD 1.42
$1.17 ¥8.19
21.37%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.8K BSD 37.8K
$19.2K ¥133.9K
97.04%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.5K BSD 38.5K
$16.6K ¥116.1K
131.38%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bahamas
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$252 BSD 252
$51.4 ¥359
389.77%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$66.0 BSD 66.0
$9.63 ¥67.2
585.36%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$95.9 BSD 95.9
$11.22 ¥78.3
754.37%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bahamas
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$109 BSD 109
$39.09 ¥273
179.94%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$59.4 BSD 59.4
$14.70 ¥103
304.15%
Cinema Ticket
$17.81 BSD 17.81
$6.14 ¥42.89
190.07%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bahamas
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$592 BSD 592
$416 ¥2,905
42.31%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.4K BSD 14.4K
$17.9K ¥125.0K
-19.77%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bahamas
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.2 BSD 60.2
$45.24 ¥316
32.98%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$48.79 BSD 48.79
$32.59 ¥228
49.71%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$112 BSD 112
$73.0 ¥509
53.76%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 BSD 115
$72.8 ¥508
58.51%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bahamas
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,324 BSD 1,324
$432 ¥3,018
206.19%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,291 BSD 1,291
$253 ¥1,767
410.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,609 BSD 3,609
$923 ¥6,441
291.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,394 BSD 3,394
$546 ¥3,811
521.73%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,153 BSD 4,153
$5,324 ¥37.2K
-22.00%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,329 BSD 3,329
$2,784 ¥19.4K
19.58%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bahamas
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,422 BSD 2,422
$1,037 ¥7,240
133.51%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.04
4.06
122.66%

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Last update for Bahamas: January 11, 2026

Last update for China: January 11, 2026

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