General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Nassau |
| Country | Bahamas |
| Currency | Bahamian dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.4% |
| Gdp | $12.202 billion |
| Size | 13,939 km² |
| Population | 400,469 |
| Population density | 28.7 people/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.86 |
| City population | 80.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 21∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 95.6% |
| Population with a college degree | 18.8% |
| Population able to speak english | 72.7% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 25 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 5.4/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Bahamasair |
| Main airport | Lynden Pindling International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $120/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $300/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $20/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $60/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 35% |
| Vat | 12% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $25000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 15% |
| Restaurant | 15-20% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 66.86/MBits |
| Tld | .bs |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 85% |
| Phone mobile data | $25 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Solomon’s |
| Pharmacy | City Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | Super Value |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Conch Salad | A refreshing salad made with conch, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and lime juice | $10-15 |
| Cracked Conch | Fried conch served with a dipping sauce | $12-18 |
| Grouper Fingers | Lightly fried grouper served with a dipping sauce | $15-20 |
| Lobster | Grilled or steamed lobster served with drawn butter | $30-50 |
| Peas ‘n’ Rice | A traditional Bahamian dish made with peas, rice, and coconut milk | $10-15 |
| Plantains | Fried or boiled plantains served as a side dish | $5-10 |
| Souse | A spicy stew made with pig’s feet, onions, peppers, and lime juice | $10-15 |
| Turtle Stew | A traditional Bahamian dish made with turtle meat, vegetables, and spices | $20-30 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bahama Mama | A sweet and fruity cocktail made with rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and grenadine | $10-$15 |
| Goombay Smash | A refreshing cocktail made with rum, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, and lime juice | $8-$12 |
| Sands Beer | A light and refreshing beer brewed in the Bahamas | $5-$7 |
| Sky Juice | A non-alcoholic drink made with coconut water, pineapple juice, and lime juice | $3-$5 |
| Conch Punch | A seafood cocktail made with conch, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and lime juice | $12-$15 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Junkanoo souvenirs | Colorful and vibrant items, such as masks, costumes, and drums, used in the Junkanoo festival | $10-$50 |
| Conch shell jewelry | Jewelry made from conch shells, a popular symbol of the Bahamas | $15-$100 |
| Straw work | Handmade items, such as hats, baskets, and bags, made from straw | $10-$50 |
| Bahamian art | Paintings, sculptures, and other works of art by local artists | $50-$500 |
| Rum | Local rum, such as Bacardi and Gosling’s | $15-$50 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Good Friday | Varies | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | Varies | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labour Day | First Friday in June | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Independence Day | July 10 | Commemorates the Bahamas’ independence from the United Kingdom |
| Emancipation Day | First Monday in August | Celebrates the abolition of slavery in the Bahamas |
| Discovery Day | October 12 | Commemorates the discovery of the Bahamas by Christopher Columbus |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Celebrates the day after Christmas |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Tribune |
| Online news | Eyewitness News |
| Tv | ZNS-TV |
| Radio | ZNS-1 |