Cost of living comparison

Bahamas

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United States

New York City vs. Nassau Cost of Living Summary

New York City is 21.9% more expensive than Nassau.

Restaurants: pay 4.6% less in New York City
Groceries: pay 11.9% less in New York City
Transportation: pay 10.6% less in New York City
Housing: pay 67.3% more in New York City
Childcare: pay 3.8 times more in New York City
Entertainment and Sports: pay 7.6% more in New York City
Clothing: pay 10.1% less in New York City

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

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New York City vs. Nassau Cost Breakdown

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pay 4.6% less for restaurants

	Nassau	New York City
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$38.75 BSD38.75	$26.50	-31.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.00 BSD12.00	$14.50	+20.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.30 BSD3.30	$3.95	+19.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.00 BSD2.00	$2.97	+48.3%
Average			-4.6%

Nassau vs. New York City - Cost of restaurants

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pay 11.9% less for groceries

	Nassau	New York City
Bread 1 loaf	$5.68 BSD5.68	$4.78	-15.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.20 BSD5.20	$9.47	+82.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$15.22 BSD15.22	$5.13	-66.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$7.63 BSD7.63	$6.03	-21.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$8.25 BSD8.25	$7.93	-3.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.55 BSD2.55	$3.11	+22.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.60 BSD1.60	$0.96	-39.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.41 BSD2.41	$2.83	+17.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$4.84 BSD4.84	$3.08	-36.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.33 BSD1.33	$1.83	+36.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.43 BSD2.43	$2.04	-15.9%
Average			-11.9%

Nassau vs. New York City - Cost of groceries

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pay 10.6% less for transportation

	Nassau	New York City
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.73 BSD5.73	$4.31	-24.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$150.00 BSD150.00	$140.00	-6.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,000.00 BSD30,000.00	$35,458.00	+18.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$32.00 BSD32.00	$20.44	-36.1%
Average			-10.6%

Nassau vs. New York City - Cost of transportation

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pay 67.3% more for housing

	Nassau	New York City
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$109.75 BSD109.75	$71.57	-34.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,490.00 BSD1,490.00	$4,447.32	+198.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$2,000.00 BSD2,000.00	$3,217.65	+60.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$303.97 BSD303.97	$164.80	-45.8%
Average			+67.3%

Nassau vs. New York City - Cost of housing

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pay 3.8 times more for childcare

	Nassau	New York City
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$877.81 BSD877.81	$3,379.10	+284.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$16,450.00 BSD16,450.00	$60,882.67	+270.1%
Average			+277.5%

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pay 7.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Nassau	New York City
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.00 BSD5.00	$8.50	+70.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.50 BSD5.50	$6.50	+18.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$15.00 BSD15.00	$19.00	+26.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$196.00 BSD196.00	$121.41	-38.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$20.00 BSD20.00	$22.50	+12.5%
Average			+7.6%

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pay 10.1% less for clothing

	Nassau	New York City
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$48.33 BSD48.33	$75.86	+56.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$120.00 BSD120.00	$54.45	-54.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$130.00 BSD130.00	$120.38	-7.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$133.33 BSD133.33	$132.00	-1.0%
Average			-10.1%

Nassau vs. New York City - Cost of clothing

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