Cost of living in Kingstown, Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Akita, Japan
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$24 (¥986) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$17 (¥716) | ¥1,200 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6 (¥265) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (¥276) | ¥168 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (¥422) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$7 (¥301) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$16 (¥646) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (¥363) | ¥600 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (¥310) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.70 (¥237) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$45 (¥1,868) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (¥387) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (¥166) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,589 (¥65,957) | ¥82,500 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$721 (¥29,925) | ¥85,000 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$214 (¥8,891) | ¥15,000 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,255 (¥52,085) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$677 (¥28,090) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$188 (¥7,822) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$114 (¥4,747) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (¥103,793) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (¥24,910) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$29 (¥1,218) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$5.88 (¥244) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is 4% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$205 (¥8,511) | ¥7,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$125 (¥5,190) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$260 (¥10,794) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$303 (¥12,593) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$1.89 (¥78) | ¥158 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$97 (¥4,013) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$24 (¥996) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$75 (¥3,114) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$61 (¥2,543) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$22 (¥913) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$20 (¥817) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$13 (¥540) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$4.52 (¥188) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥394) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (¥830) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$105 (¥4,359) | ¥5,000 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (¥1,356) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (¥2,076) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$250 (¥10,379) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (¥727) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.98 (¥248) | ¥550 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | EC$500 (¥20,759) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.70 (¥29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$73 (¥3,010) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (¥249) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥243,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥217,119
(EC$5,230)
in Kingstown, Saint Vincent.
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