Travel budget and cost of living in the Bahamas how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in the Bahamas
Bahamas: calculate your travel budget
Bahamas: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the Bahamas for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 72 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 6.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1714* (1540 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 255 for 2 ppl.
- $ 55 per person
- $ 22 per person
- $ 18 per person
Total budget:
$ 6167* (5544 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 351 for 2 ppl.
- $ 101 per person
- $ 48 per person
- $ 35 per person
Total budget:
$ 10007* (8988 $)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in the Bahamas in 2023
Cost of living: Bahamas VS United States
On average, the cost of living in the Bahamas in 2023 is 44% higher than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in the Bahamas by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the Bahamas compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Bahamas | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 10% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Nassau |
| Paradise Island | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Paradise Island |
| Freeport | 14% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Freeport |
Local prices in the Bahamas by expense type
Bahamas: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the Bahamas is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 29/person
($ 17 to $ 57)
($ 17 to $ 57)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233 course dinner
$ 57/person
($ 46 to $ 113)
($ 46 to $ 113)
34% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 9 to $ 12)
($ 9 to $ 12)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 4.4 for 500ml
($ 3.3 to $ 6.7)
($ 3.3 to $ 6.7)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6Imported beer
$ 5 for 330ml
($ 3.3 to $ 7.8)
($ 3.3 to $ 7.8)
35% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Cappuccino
$ 5.7/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 7.8)
($ 3.3 to $ 7.8)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 1.2 to $ 4.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.4)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Bahamas: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the Bahamas is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 72/night
( $ 72)
( $ 72)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1262-star hotel
$ 210/night
($ 186 to $ 250)
($ 186 to $ 250)
43% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1473-star hotel
$ 300/night
($ 249 to $ 357)
($ 249 to $ 357)
43% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2114-star hotel
$ 402/night
($ 333 to $ 493)
($ 333 to $ 493)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3165-star hotel
$ 1170/night
($ 904 to $ 1501)
($ 904 to $ 1501)
72% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 684Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 100/month
($ 100 to $ 100)
($ 100 to $ 100)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131Room with kitchen
$ 308/month
($ 259 to $ 367)
($ 259 to $ 367)
48% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208Hotel with swimming pool
$ 323/month
($ 260 to $ 415)
($ 260 to $ 415)
68% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193Cottage or guest house
$ 265/month
($ 230 to $ 297)
($ 230 to $ 297)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Family room
$ 396/month
($ 339 to $ 475)
($ 339 to $ 475)
100% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199Bahamas: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in the Bahamas is 41% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 4.7/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 7.8)
($ 1.9 to $ 7.8)
313% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 5.1/500g
($ 3.3 to $ 7.4)
($ 3.3 to $ 7.4)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Rice
$ 5.6/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 9.8)
($ 2.5 to $ 9.8)
21% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Eggs
$ 5.6/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 9.3)
($ 2.6 to $ 9.3)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 21)
($ 4.9 to $ 21)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 10)
($ 2.3 to $ 10)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Tomatoes
$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7.4)
($ 2.4 to $ 7.4)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Potatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 9.8)
($ 2.3 to $ 9.8)
42% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 2.3
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Bahamas: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in the Bahamas is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Taxi (per km)
$ 2.7/km
($ 2 to $ 3.5)
($ 2 to $ 3.5)
50% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2)
($ 1.4 to $ 2)
53% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.6
($ 3.9 to $ 6.7)
($ 3.9 to $ 6.7)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 64/24hrs
($ 27 to $ 118)
($ 27 to $ 118)
71% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Bahamas: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in the Bahamas is 129% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 18/ticket
($ 16 to $ 29)
($ 16 to $ 29)
31% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Tennis
$ 67/hr
($ 34 to $ 57)
($ 34 to $ 57)
227% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21Bahamas: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in the Bahamas is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 9.4 to $ 14)
($ 9.4 to $ 14)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9Levi's jeans
$ 71
($ 51 to $ 90)
($ 51 to $ 90)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58Summer dress
$ 51
($ 34 to $ 67)
($ 34 to $ 67)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Plane ticket budget
New York City → Nassau
$ 511
(fair price: $ 406)
(fair price: $ 406)
London → Nassau
$ 998
(fair price: $ 844)
(fair price: $ 844)
Toronto (Ontario) → Nassau
$ 549
(fair price: $ 463)
(fair price: $ 463)
Los Angeles → Nassau
$ 591
(fair price: $ 500)
(fair price: $ 500)
Montreal → Nassau
$ 544
(fair price: $ 462)
(fair price: $ 462)
Atlanta → Nassau
$ 524
(fair price: $ 400)
(fair price: $ 400)
About the information on the cost of living in the Bahamas
The information about the cost of living in the Bahamas shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in the Bahamas updated on 27-05-2023.
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