Bahamas, paid in JPY.
Seven hundred islands of clear shallow water, priced for American short breaks.
Slightly pricier. Exchange rate alone: −3.5%. Local prices: +3.4%.
- Lean
- ¥18,300
- Comfort
- ¥99,700
The short answerIn JPY, as of November 12, 2026
Bahamas: as of November 12, 2026, 4.6% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in JPY (Japanese yen), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −3.5%, and prices in the country rose +3.4%. A mid-range day costs about ¥41,500 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+5.1%) and SEK did worst (−7.4%).
What JPY buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$380+5.1%
- Norwegian kronekr 2,486+4.9%
- South African randR 4,320+4.1%
- British pound£196+0.8%
- UAE dirhamAED 954+0.6%
- Singapore dollarS$334+0.1%
- US dollar$2600.0%
- Mexican pesoMX$4,841−1.3%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$468−1.4%
- Canadian dollarC$370−2.4%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$2,038−2.4%
- Indian rupee₹24,400−4.4%
- Brazilian realR$1,451−4.6%
- Japanese yen¥41,500−4.6%
- Euro€235−4.7%
- Danish kronekr 1,753−5.9%
- Swiss francCHF 216−6.5%
- Swedish kronakr 2,595−7.4%
Booking a trip: Bahamas
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