Caribbean

Cost of living in Bahamas

Capital: NassauEnglishUpdated October 2026

96%of US price level

Is Bahamas expensive?

Prices in Bahamas are about 96% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Nassau, at about $4,000–6,500 a month for a comfortable life.

Cost of living in Bahamas, by place

One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.

Place	Month, comfortable	1-bed rent, center	Local meal	Value
Nassau	$4,000–6,500	$1,800–3,200	$12–22	3/100
Exuma	$5,500–8,000	—	$14–25	2/100

Cost of living by place

NassauCost of living
ExumaCost of living

Sources

World Bank: PPP conversion factor
US State Department travel advisory
UK FCDO travel advice: The Bahamas
Bahamas Department of Immigration
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
World Bank open data

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