Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 59% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$26 (¥2,929) | ¥1,041 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (¥834) | ¥713 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (¥672) | ¥467 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (¥438) | ¥215 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (¥595) | ¥287 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (¥454) | ¥484 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (¥562) | ¥1,246 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (¥608) | ¥610 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (¥484) | ¥381 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (¥334) | ¥267 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (¥2,403) | ¥1,801 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (¥518) | ¥223 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (¥377) | ¥242 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,515 (¥280,467) | ¥197,391 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,530 (¥170,615) | ¥112,128 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$417 (¥46,512) | ¥15,296 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,255 (¥139,948) | ¥119,023 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (¥84,079) | ¥92,673 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (¥24,471) | ¥11,742 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$57 (¥6,391) | ¥3,714 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (¥79,840) | ¥37,069 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (¥28,502) | ¥10,892 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (¥1,215) | ¥749 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (¥1,288) | ¥1,906 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$69 (¥7,659) | ¥6,528 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$75 (¥8,402) | ¥4,644 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$96 (¥10,666) | ¥7,956 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (¥12,271) | ¥13,013 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$41,135 (¥4,587,779) | ¥2,936,380 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (¥137) | ¥143 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (¥6,270) | ¥9,633 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (¥637) | ¥1,406 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (¥2,620) | ¥929 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$82 (¥9,196) | ¥8,740 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (¥869) | ¥554 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (¥606) | ¥669 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (¥735) | ¥525 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (¥485) | ¥218 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (¥386) | ¥251 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (¥3,135) | ¥2,654 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 71% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$75 (¥8,385) | ¥3,633 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$26 (¥2,912) | ¥3,165 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (¥4,818) | ¥15,347 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$115 (¥12,874) | ¥6,734 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$8 (¥919) | ¥809 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (¥544) | ¥511 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (¥755) | ¥509 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$478 (¥53,321) | ¥47,454 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (¥81) | ¥26 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$82 (¥9,138) | ¥8,766 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (¥1,338) | ¥477 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 35% more expensive than in Japan
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