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$20 (¥2,121) | ¥941 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$9 (¥923) | ¥695 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (¥643) | ¥426 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.93 (¥419) | ¥203 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.33 (¥569) | ¥244 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (¥435) | ¥653 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (¥537) | ¥888 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.45 (¥582) | ¥792 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.34 (¥463) | ¥389 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (¥320) | ¥306 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (¥1,820) | ¥1,351 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (¥495) | ¥185 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (¥360) | ¥246 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,878 (¥306,973) | ¥295,978 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (¥180,936) | ¥169,167 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (¥37,866) | ¥25,258 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (¥223,004) | ¥144,655 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (¥80,398) | ¥80,593 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (¥23,400) | ¥13,235 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (¥5,241) | ¥4,060 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (¥76,344) | ¥55,604 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (¥27,254) | ¥10,692 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (¥1,162) | ¥778 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (¥1,312) | ¥2,599 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 90% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (¥10,665) | ¥6,849 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$100 (¥10,665) | ¥4,780 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (¥15,997) | ¥8,249 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (¥11,733) | ¥12,511 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,585,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (¥131) | ¥135 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (¥5,996) | ¥10,445 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (¥609) | ¥1,225 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (¥2,505) | ¥1,626 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$110 (¥11,731) | ¥6,148 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (¥831) | ¥812 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.44 (¥580) | ¥655 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (¥703) | ¥501 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$4.35 (¥464) | ¥170 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.46 (¥369) | ¥229 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$28 (¥2,997) | ¥2,983 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 76% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$70 (¥7,465) | ¥3,633 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (¥6,399) | ¥3,657 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (¥4,607) | ¥12,969 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (¥15,997) | ¥6,422 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$20 (¥2,133) | ¥1,122 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (¥521) | ¥445 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$6.00 (¥640) | ¥556 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (¥127,977) | ¥52,544 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (¥78) | ¥40 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$99 (¥10,558) | ¥9,497 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$12 (¥1,280) | ¥525 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 23% more expensive than in Japan
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