Cost of living in Japan compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 62% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥981 (BD$9) | BD$33 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥697 (BD$6) | BD$20 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥420 (BD$3.86) | BD$23 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (BD$1.88) | BD$4.58 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥247 (BD$2.27) | BD$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥643 (BD$5.91) | BD$9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥982 (BD$9) | BD$27 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥751 (BD$7) | BD$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥375 (BD$3.45) | BD$2.88 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥302 (BD$2.78) | BD$5.03 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,416 (BD$13) | BD$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (BD$1.64) | BD$6 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥231 (BD$2.12) | BD$4.38 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 44% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥297,377 (BD$2,734) | BD$4,607 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥168,741 (BD$1,551) | BD$2,965 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,209 (BD$213) | BD$336 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,158 (BD$1,380) | BD$2,343 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,186 (BD$710) | BD$1,310 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,207 (BD$112) | BD$91 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,376 (BD$40) | BD$107 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥54,548 (BD$501) | BD$400 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,350 (BD$114) | BD$364 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥866 (BD$8) | BD$23 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,517 (BD$23) | BD$29 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 39% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,319 (BD$67) | BD$60 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,417 (BD$41) | BD$86 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,375 (BD$77) | BD$114 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,139 (BD$121) | BD$150 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 8% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,627,120 (BD$24,150) | BD$45,910 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (BD$1.24) | BD$2.17 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,436 (BD$96) | BD$75 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 45% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,148 (BD$11) | BD$10 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,229 (BD$11) | BD$50 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,176 (BD$48) | BD$77 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥803 (BD$7) | BD$12 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥611 (BD$5.61) | BD$4.04 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥617 (BD$5.67) | BD$14 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥174 (BD$1.60) | BD$5.18 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (BD$2.37) | BD$7 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,479 (BD$32) | BD$30 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 23% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (BD$35) | BD$71 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,638 (BD$33) | BD$24 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (BD$151) | BD$100 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,169 (BD$57) | BD$121 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,131 (BD$10) | BD$13 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥435 (BD$4.00) | BD$5.50 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (BD$5.06) | BD$9 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,862 (BD$514) | BD$418 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (BD$0.49) | BD$0.24 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,625 (BD$88) | BD$147 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥530 (BD$4.87) | BD$15 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 914 prices entered by 144 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 41% cheaper than in Bermuda
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