Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Japan
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Food | + 153% | |||
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Food in Bahamas is 153% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$25 (¥3,898) | ¥1,035 | + 277% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$13 (¥1,944) | ¥796 | + 144% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$9 (¥1,377) | ¥518 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$5.00 (¥765) | ¥219 | + 250% | |
12 eggs, large | B$4.10 (¥628) | ¥320 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (¥623) | ¥564 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (¥771) | ¥1,287 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (¥1,224) | ¥611 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$10 (¥1,528) | ¥399 | + 283% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (¥640) | ¥307 | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$15 (¥2,295) | ¥1,249 | + 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$3.50 (¥535) | ¥203 | + 163% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.85 (¥589) | ¥177 | + 233% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Bahamas is 76% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,158 (¥330,199) | ¥358,144 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$2,000 (¥305,995) | ¥174,960 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (¥54,322) | ¥20,112 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$3,793 (¥580,254) | ¥167,408 | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$1,200 (¥183,597) | ¥104,544 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (¥33,570) | ¥13,280 | + 153% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (¥7,519) | ¥4,420 | + 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$716 (¥109,524) | ¥61,842 | + 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (¥39,099) | ¥10,283 | + 280% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (¥1,666) | ¥1,221 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$15 (¥2,295) | ¥2,831 | - 19% | |
Clothes | + 101% | |||
Clothes in Bahamas is 101% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (¥15,300) | ¥8,396 | + 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (¥11,273) | ¥5,233 | + 115% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (¥22,950) | ¥9,250 | + 148% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (¥16,833) | ¥12,490 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Bahamas is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,997,270 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.56 (¥239) | ¥169 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (¥8,602) | ¥9,067 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Bahamas is 66% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (¥873) | ¥2,533 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (¥3,594) | ¥2,993 | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (¥17,501) | ¥6,000 | + 192% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (¥1,192) | ¥1,337 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (¥1,530) | ¥948 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (¥2,142) | ¥622 | + 244% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (¥918) | ¥224 | + 310% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (¥1,224) | ¥204 | + 500% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (¥3,060) | ¥4,086 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | + 138% | |||
Entertainment in Bahamas is 138% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (¥14,065) | ¥5,113 | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (¥9,180) | ¥3,854 | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (¥6,609) | ¥12,839 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (¥22,950) | ¥7,916 | + 190% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (¥3,731) | ¥1,898 | + 97% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (¥747) | ¥526 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (¥1,052) | ¥631 | + 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (¥183,597) | ¥35,175 | + 422% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (¥112) | ¥52 | + 114% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (¥17,227) | ¥9,541 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (¥1,820) | ¥599 | + 204% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 787 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 30, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 75% more expensive than in Japan
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