Nassau, Bahamas, Bahamas — cost of living
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Nassau, Bahamas

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Nassau, Bahamas

About Nassau, Bahamas

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$1,386
B$1,385.55
Family of 4 / mo
$3,512
B$3,512.04
Avg salary (after tax)
$2,513
B$2,513.4

Nassau is the capital and largest city of The Bahamas. It is on the island of New Providence, which has a population of 296,522, 74.26% of the country's total population. Nassau is commonly defined as a primate city, dwarfing all other towns in the country. It is the centre of commerce, education, law, administration, and media of the country.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $127.05
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $58.21
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $89.68
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $156.21

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $8
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $2,513

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $7.3
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $5.06
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $7.43
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.81
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.31

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $37.13
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $135
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $10.8

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $10.19
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $18.24
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $7.54
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.73
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $8.79
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $7.28
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $6.98
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $5.35
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $3.54
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $2.65
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $20.25
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $14.85
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $5.52
  • Dozen EggsUSD $4.78
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $8.58
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $10.93
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $5.71

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,285
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $4,436
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $162.99
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $117.67
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,366
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $969.54

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $130.51
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $512.62
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $81
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $20.25
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $10,846

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $101.25
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $50,529
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.86
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $8.1
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $81
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.39
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $47,250

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $105.42
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $301.85

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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