- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$18 (¥2,017) | ¥1,037 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (¥933) | ¥692 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$7 (¥801) | ¥436 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.99 (¥560) | ¥203 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.83 (¥655) | ¥287 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.85 (¥320) | ¥777 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (¥1,161) | ¥927 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.63 (¥631) | ¥688 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.95 (¥443) | ¥416 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.57 (¥401) | ¥277 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$28 (¥3,170) | ¥1,538 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.00 (¥449) | ¥199 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.67 (¥300) | ¥198 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,336 (¥262,239) | ¥223,512 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,251 (¥140,395) | ¥126,664 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$352 (¥39,550) | ¥21,159 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,341 (¥150,569) | ¥113,754 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$840 (¥94,338) | ¥74,885 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$461 (¥51,756) | ¥12,611 | + 310% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$50 (¥5,612) | ¥4,094 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$700 (¥78,572) | ¥55,558 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$306 (¥34,375) | ¥16,830 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (¥1,181) | ¥693 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (¥770) | ¥1,849 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$70 (¥7,847) | ¥6,923 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$77 (¥8,641) | ¥4,215 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$118 (¥13,198) | ¥8,395 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (¥12,349) | ¥13,972 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$6,500 (¥729,598) | ¥2,590,890 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.95 (¥219) | ¥145 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$100 (¥11,225) | ¥11,257 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$13 (¥1,421) | ¥1,278 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (¥1,503) | ¥1,016 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$94 (¥10,506) | ¥3,622 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.49 (¥616) | ¥630 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.12 (¥575) | ¥707 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (¥684) | ¥455 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.12 (¥574) | ¥137 | + 318% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.10 (¥347) | ¥217 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$22 (¥2,516) | ¥2,939 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$69 (¥7,715) | ¥4,071 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$20 (¥2,245) | ¥3,365 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (¥4,849) | ¥14,181 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$131 (¥14,660) | ¥7,768 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$7 (¥823) | ¥964 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.50 (¥505) | ¥487 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.50 (¥617) | ¥586 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$375 (¥42,092) | ¥49,094 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.89 (¥100) | ¥56 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$98 (¥10,944) | ¥10,451 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (¥1,122) | ¥468 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,083 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 28% more expensive than in Japan
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