Islands, Bahamas
Cost of living in Exuma
How much a month costs in Exuma
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $5,500–8,000 (B$5,500–8,000).
Prices in Exuma
Typical 2026 ranges in BSD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BSD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | B$220–450 | $220–450 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | B$14–25 | $14–25 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | B$45–80 | $45–80 |
| Cappuccino | B$4–7 | $4–7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | B$6–10 | $6–10 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | B$20–40 | $20–40 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | B$30–60 | $30–60 |
Value for money: 2/100
A value score of 2/100 means Exuma gives more quality of life per dollar than 1% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 86/100.
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Cost of living across Bahamas
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau | $4,000–6,500 | 3/100 |
| Exuma | $5,500–8,000 | 2/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Exuma
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Varadero | Cuba | $2,000–3,200 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Exuma?
About $3,000–4,200 on a lean budget, $5,500–8,000 for a comfortable month and $10,000–20,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Exuma?
A local meal is B$14–25 ($14–25); a mid-range restaurant is B$45–80 ($45–80) per person.
Is Bahamas expensive?
Prices in Bahamas are about 96% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
- Doctors Hospital
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.