- Cost of Living
- Bahamas
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$18 (¥1,970) | ¥1,006 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (¥840) | ¥711 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.99 (¥434) | ¥445 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.99 (¥544) | ¥198 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.18 (¥564) | ¥270 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.85 (¥311) | ¥689 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (¥1,127) | ¥889 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.63 (¥613) | ¥637 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.95 (¥430) | ¥430 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.47 (¥378) | ¥262 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$28 (¥3,076) | ¥1,549 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$4.00 (¥436) | ¥212 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.48 (¥270) | ¥195 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$2,173 (¥236,718) | ¥242,113 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,251 (¥136,248) | ¥121,422 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$312 (¥34,005) | ¥21,895 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,301 (¥141,754) | ¥116,929 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$800 (¥87,160) | ¥79,022 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$461 (¥50,227) | ¥12,611 | + 298% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$44 (¥4,807) | ¥4,156 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$700 (¥76,250) | ¥55,558 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$306 (¥33,359) | ¥16,830 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$10 (¥1,044) | ¥693 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (¥747) | ¥1,827 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$70 (¥7,615) | ¥7,207 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$77 (¥8,386) | ¥4,012 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$118 (¥12,808) | ¥8,544 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (¥11,984) | ¥15,007 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$3,000 (¥326,785) | ¥2,657,440 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.95 (¥213) | ¥147 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$100 (¥10,893) | ¥11,877 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$13 (¥1,379) | ¥1,278 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$14 (¥1,497) | ¥1,016 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$94 (¥10,196) | ¥4,123 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.49 (¥597) | ¥630 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.12 (¥558) | ¥711 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (¥663) | ¥484 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$5.12 (¥557) | ¥145 | + 284% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.10 (¥337) | ¥213 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$22 (¥2,442) | ¥2,946 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$69 (¥7,487) | ¥4,119 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$20 (¥2,179) | ¥3,373 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (¥4,706) | ¥12,005 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$131 (¥14,226) | ¥8,157 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$7 (¥799) | ¥903 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.50 (¥490) | ¥498 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.50 (¥599) | ¥551 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$375 (¥40,848) | ¥49,094 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.89 (¥97) | ¥56 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$98 (¥10,621) | ¥10,056 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (¥1,089) | ¥474 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,925 prices entered by 332 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 18% more expensive than in Japan
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