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

😐 Solo nomad: Bahamas is 187.8% more expensive than China without rent, and 286% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bahamas is 211.8% more expensive than China without rent, and 311% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bahamas
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$29.74 BSD 29.74
$2.86 ¥19.51
939.86%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$131 BSD 131
$23.89 ¥163
449.98%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 BSD 11.47
$4.77 ¥32.61
140.46%
Cappuccino
$5.36 BSD 5.36
$3.08 ¥21.02
74.03%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.55 BSD 2.55
$0.44 ¥2.99
479.55%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 BSD 2.04
$0.27 ¥1.84
655.56%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.97 BSD 4.97
$0.93 ¥6.36
434.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.10 BSD 7.10
$2.04 ¥13.96
248.04%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bahamas
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.17 BSD 4.17
$1.78 ¥12.16
134.27%
White Bread (500g)
$4.90 BSD 4.90
$1.60 ¥10.94
206.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$5.78 BSD 5.78
$0.98 ¥6.70
489.80%
Eggs
$7.63 BSD 7.63
$1.55 ¥10.60
392.26%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.64 BSD 9.64
$13.22 ¥90.3
-27.08%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$10.53 BSD 10.53
$3.39 ¥23.13
210.62%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$19.54 BSD 19.54
$10.52 ¥71.9
85.74%
Apples (1kg)
$4.88 BSD 4.88
$1.84 ¥12.59
165.22%
Banana (1kg)
$3.21 BSD 3.21
$1.30 ¥8.89
146.92%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.82 BSD 4.82
$1.47 ¥10.03
227.89%
Tomato (1kg)
$7.35 BSD 7.35
$1.15 ¥7.83
539.13%
Potato (1kg)
$3.77 BSD 3.77
$0.72 ¥4.94
423.61%
Onion (1kg)
$3.38 BSD 3.38
$0.94 ¥6.40
259.57%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.03 BSD 3.03
$0.61 ¥4.16
396.72%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.50 BSD 2.50
$0.53 ¥3.61
371.70%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$13.53 BSD 13.53
$3.54 ¥24.15
282.20%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.58 BSD 29.58
$11.89 ¥81.2
148.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.98 BSD 3.98
$0.79 ¥5.39
403.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.65 BSD 4.65
$1.69 ¥11.51
175.15%
🚌 Getting Around
Bahamas
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.47 BSD 1.47
$0.44 ¥2.98
234.09%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$45.18 BSD 45.18
$20.98 ¥143
115.35%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.37 BSD 4.37
$1.38 ¥9.39
216.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.08 BSD 3.08
$0.35 ¥2.40
780.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$98.9 BSD 98.9
$6.75 ¥46.13
1365.04%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.50 BSD 1.50
$1.16 ¥7.93
29.31%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$38.2K BSD 38.2K
$19.7K ¥134.8K
93.33%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$38.8K BSD 38.8K
$16.9K ¥115.8K
128.80%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bahamas
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$255 BSD 255
$50.3 ¥344
407.46%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$64.1 BSD 64.1
$10.04 ¥68.5
538.05%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$96.7 BSD 96.7
$11.39 ¥77.8
748.99%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bahamas
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$107 BSD 107
$40.16 ¥274
167.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$59.2 BSD 59.2
$14.68 ¥100
303.41%
Cinema Ticket
$17.79 BSD 17.79
$6.21 ¥42.39
186.47%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bahamas
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$593 BSD 593
$402 ¥2,746
47.59%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.0K BSD 14.0K
$17.4K ¥119.1K
-19.71%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bahamas
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.8 BSD 60.8
$46.39 ¥317
31.04%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$48.80 BSD 48.80
$32.60 ¥223
49.69%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$112 BSD 112
$71.3 ¥487
57.23%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 BSD 114
$74.8 ¥511
52.42%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bahamas
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,309 BSD 1,309
$429 ¥2,931
205.02%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,279 BSD 1,279
$261 ¥1,783
390.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,656 BSD 3,656
$915 ¥6,253
299.40%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,347 BSD 3,347
$545 ¥3,725
513.78%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,168 BSD 4,168
$5,127 ¥35.0K
-18.71%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,225 BSD 3,225
$2,614 ¥17.9K
23.38%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bahamas
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,464 BSD 2,464
$1,061 ¥7,244
132.31%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.04
4.06
122.66%

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Last update for Bahamas: April 12, 2026

Last update for China: April 12, 2026

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