Cost of living comparison

Bahamas

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Faroe Islands

Torshavn vs. Nassau Cost of Living Summary

Torshavn is 29.7% cheaper than Nassau.

Restaurants: pay 2.9% more in Torshavn
Groceries: pay 9.5% less in Torshavn
Transportation: pay 44.6% less in Torshavn
Housing: pay 46.7% less in Torshavn
Childcare: pay 44.4% less in Torshavn
Entertainment and Sports: pay 20.3% less in Torshavn
Clothing: pay 35.9% more in Torshavn

The cost of clothing and restaurants in Torshavn are more expensive than in Nassau. Expenses including housing, transportation, childcare, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Torshavn.

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Torshavn vs. Nassau Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Torshavn instead of Nassau, you would:

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pay 2.9% more for restaurants

	Nassau	Torshavn
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$38.75 BSD38.75	$26.22 DKK175.58	-32.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.00 BSD12.00	$19.96 DKK133.67	+66.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.30 BSD3.30	$3.25 DKK21.73	-1.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.00 BSD2.00	$2.65 DKK17.73	+32.3%
Average			+2.9%

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pay 9.5% less for groceries

	Nassau	Torshavn
Bread 1 loaf	$5.68 BSD5.68	$4.94 DKK33.11	-12.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.20 BSD5.20	$8.24 DKK55.18	+58.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$15.22 BSD15.22	$8.61 DKK57.63	-43.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$7.63 BSD7.63	$6.35 DKK42.54	-16.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$8.25 BSD8.25	$6.46 DKK43.23	-21.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.55 BSD2.55	$1.83 DKK12.29	-28.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.60 BSD1.60	$2.51 DKK16.84	+56.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.41 BSD2.41	$2.72 DKK18.20	+12.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$4.84 BSD4.84	$2.34 DKK15.70	-51.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.33 BSD1.33	$1.65 DKK11.07	+23.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.43 BSD2.43	$2.08 DKK13.96	-14.1%
Average			-9.5%

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pay 44.6% less for transportation

	Nassau	Torshavn
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.73 BSD5.73	$6.59 DKK44.11	+14.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$150.00 BSD150.00	$29.96 DKK200.66	-80.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,000.00 BSD30,000.00	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$32.00 BSD32.00	??
Average			-44.6%

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pay 46.7% less for housing

	Nassau	Torshavn
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$109.75 BSD109.75	$89.88 DKK601.99	-18.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,490.00 BSD1,490.00	$1,084.60 DKK7,264.01	-27.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$2,000.00 BSD2,000.00	$892.85 DKK5,979.77	-55.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$303.97 BSD303.97	$98.04 DKK656.64	-67.7%
Average			-46.7%

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pay 44.4% less for childcare

	Nassau	Torshavn
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$877.81 BSD877.81	$488.12 DKK3,269.14	-44.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$16,450.00 BSD16,450.00	??
Average			-44.4%

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pay 20.3% less for entertainment and sports

	Nassau	Torshavn
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.00 BSD5.00	$9.48 DKK63.52	+89.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.50 BSD5.50	$6.91 DKK46.25	+25.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$15.00 BSD15.00	$11.24 DKK75.25	-25.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$196.00 BSD196.00	$55.13 DKK369.22	-71.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$20.00 BSD20.00	$16.10 DKK107.86	-19.5%
Average			-20.3%

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pay 35.9% more for clothing

	Nassau	Torshavn
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$48.33 BSD48.33	$140.41 DKK940.36	+190.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$120.00 BSD120.00	$59.92 DKK401.33	-50.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$130.00 BSD130.00	$166.66 DKK1,116.19	+28.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$133.33 BSD133.33	$244.68 DKK1,638.75	+83.5%
Average			+35.9%

Nassau vs. Torshavn - Cost of clothing

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