Cost of living in Bahamas compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahamas is 110% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$38 (¥4,857) | ¥1,145 | + 324% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$15 (¥1,996) | ¥719 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$14 (¥1,853) | ¥437 | + 324% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (¥543) | ¥211 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.00 (¥388) | ¥282 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.07 (¥527) | ¥815 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$5.04 (¥652) | ¥951 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$8 (¥1,035) | ¥984 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$1.32 (¥171) | ¥421 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$4.19 (¥541) | ¥268 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$17 (¥2,207) | ¥1,770 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$4.64 (¥601) | ¥217 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$3.38 (¥437) | ¥225 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Bahamas is 68% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$2,744 (¥354,958) | ¥194,768 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,697 (¥219,495) | ¥126,641 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$355 (¥45,935) | ¥21,178 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$2,091 (¥270,528) | ¥142,258 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$754 (¥97,532) | ¥80,836 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$219 (¥28,387) | ¥13,643 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$49 (¥6,358) | ¥3,988 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$716 (¥92,614) | ¥59,521 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$256 (¥33,062) | ¥17,809 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$11 (¥1,409) | ¥665 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$12 (¥1,591) | ¥2,700 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Bahamas is 92% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$100 (¥12,937) | ¥7,941 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$74 (¥9,533) | ¥4,162 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (¥19,406) | ¥7,471 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$110 (¥14,234) | ¥15,388 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bahamas is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$1.23 (¥159) | ¥161 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (¥7,273) | ¥16,725 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahamas is 109% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.71 (¥738) | ¥1,370 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$23 (¥3,039) | ¥1,955 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$114 (¥14,799) | ¥3,523 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$8 (¥1,008) | ¥2,205 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$10 (¥1,294) | ¥648 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$14 (¥1,811) | ¥409 | + 343% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$6.00 (¥776) | ¥143 | + 443% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$8 (¥1,035) | ¥184 | + 463% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$20 (¥2,587) | ¥3,583 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahamas is 111% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahamas | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$92 (¥11,894) | ¥4,280 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$60 (¥7,762) | ¥3,593 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$43 (¥5,589) | ¥20,657 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$150 (¥19,406) | ¥6,242 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$24 (¥3,155) | ¥1,034 | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.88 (¥632) | ¥533 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$7 (¥890) | ¥526 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,200 (¥155,250) | ¥58,872 | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.73 (¥94) | ¥41 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$113 (¥14,567) | ¥11,178 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$10 (¥1,337) | ¥554 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahamas is 45% more expensive than in Japan
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