Nassau vs Tokyo: cost of living for digital nomads
Nassau, Bahamas and Tokyo, Japan, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Nassau is about 1% cheaper than Tokyo for a month of nomad living ($2,765 vs $2,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,300 in Tokyo against $1,500 in Nassau.
- Tokyo scores higher on safety (10/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Tokyo: 230 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Nassau is tropical; Tokyo is temperate.
Nassau wins 4 of the measured lines; Tokyo wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Nassau or Tokyo?
Nassau is cheaper: about $2,765/month against $2,800/month in Tokyo, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Nassau or Tokyo?
Tokyo scores higher on safety: 10/10 against 6/10 for Nassau.
Which has faster internet, Nassau or Tokyo?
Tokyo has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Nassau.
| Line | Nassau | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,765 | $2,800 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $1,300 |
| Food | $620 | $650 |
| Transport | $65 | $120 |
| Coworking | $130 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 230 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Nassau September 11, 2026, Tokyo October 31, 2026.