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Paradise Island, Bahamas
Last updated on Oct 09, 2018
Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees talk about what it is really like living in Paradise Island, Bahamas. They offer advice about meeting people, cost of living, finding a home and more.
Is the cost of living in Paradise Island high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Paradise Island, they wrote:
"Definitely on the high end. Almost all goods are imported and there is a very large duty fee for just about everything. COL is also high as many of the safer places to live come with a larger price tag. We have seen Paradise Island 2-3 bedroom condos from $2500-$5000 a month. The same product 'across the bridge' in Nassau will run about half of that," added one expat living in Paradise Island.
What type of recreational facilities are in Paradise Island?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Some of Betsy's more popular articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Italy, 12 Things to Know Before Moving to The Dominican Republic and the Living in Panama Guide. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Paradise Island.
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