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Hong Kong

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Bahamas

Nassau vs. Hong Kong Cost of Living Summary

Nassau is 20.7% more expensive than Hong Kong.

Restaurants: pay 2.9 times more in Nassau
Groceries: pay 43.6% more in Nassau
Transportation: pay 22.7% less in Nassau
Housing: pay 6.4% more in Nassau
Childcare: pay 25.7% less in Nassau
Entertainment and Sports: pay 25.2% more in Nassau
Clothing: pay 39.1% more in Nassau

The cost of restaurants, groceries, clothing, entertainment and sports, and housing in Nassau are more expensive than in Hong Kong. Expenses including childcare and transportation are lower in Nassau. Notably, restaurants is significantly more expensive in Nassau.

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Nassau vs. Hong Kong Cost Breakdown

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pay 2.9 times more for restaurants

	Hong Kong	Nassau
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.28 HK$65.00	$38.75 BSD38.75	+367.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.37 HK$50.00	$12.00 BSD12.00	+88.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.30 HK$10.24	$3.30 BSD3.30	+153.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.09 HK$8.59	$2.00 BSD2.00	+82.8%
Average			+191.3%

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pay 43.6% more for groceries

	Hong Kong	Nassau
Bread 1 loaf	$2.37 HK$18.59	$5.68 BSD5.68	+139.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$12.52 HK$98.23	$5.20 BSD5.20	-58.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.07 HK$86.91	$15.22 BSD15.22	+37.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.47 HK$27.20	$7.63 BSD7.63	+120.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.96 HK$31.06	$8.25 BSD8.25	+108.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.87 HK$14.70	$2.55 BSD2.55	+36.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.25 HK$9.78	$1.60 BSD1.60	+28.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.09 HK$16.41	$2.41 BSD2.41	+15.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.80 HK$14.11	$4.84 BSD4.84	+169.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.43 HK$11.25	$1.33 BSD1.33	-6.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.44 HK$11.31	$2.43 BSD2.43	+68.3%
Average			+43.6%

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pay 22.7% less for transportation

	Hong Kong	Nassau
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$15.51 HK$121.73	$5.73 BSD5.73	-63.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$89.19 HK$700.01	$150.00 BSD150.00	+68.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$44,597.12 HK$350K	$30,000.00 BSD30,000.00	-32.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$14.40 HK$113.00	$32.00 BSD32.00	+122.2%
Average			-22.7%

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pay 6.4% more for housing

	Hong Kong	Nassau
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$21.52 HK$168.90	$109.75 BSD109.75	+410.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,207.41 HK$17,324.05	$1,490.00 BSD1,490.00	-32.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,690.00 HK$13,263.34	$2,000.00 BSD2,000.00	+18.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$190.59 HK$1,495.82	$303.97 BSD303.97	+59.5%
Average			+6.4%

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pay 25.7% less for childcare

	Hong Kong	Nassau
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,171.99 HK$9,197.98	$877.81 BSD877.81	-25.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$22,295.74 HK$175K	$16,450.00 BSD16,450.00	-26.2%
Average			-25.7%

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pay 25.2% more for entertainment and sports

	Hong Kong	Nassau
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$7.65 HK$60.00	$5.00 BSD5.00	-34.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.04 HK$39.56	$5.50 BSD5.50	+9.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$13.38 HK$105.00	$15.00 BSD15.00	+12.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$93.07 HK$730.44	$196.00 BSD196.00	+110.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$13.70 HK$107.50	$20.00 BSD20.00	+46.0%
Average			+25.2%

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pay 39.1% more for clothing

	Hong Kong	Nassau
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$67.63 HK$530.78	$48.33 BSD48.33	-28.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$41.11 HK$322.62	$120.00 BSD120.00	+191.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$80.54 HK$632.08	$130.00 BSD130.00	+61.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$119.85 HK$940.64	$133.33 BSD133.33	+11.2%
Average			+39.1%

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