Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (¥1,485) | ¥981 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,092) | ¥700 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (¥1,186) | ¥414 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (¥328) | ¥205 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (¥287) | ¥251 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (¥723) | ¥659 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (¥421) | ¥964 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (¥467) | ¥743 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (¥458) | ¥391 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (¥437) | ¥296 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (¥1,748) | ¥1,420 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (¥284) | ¥178 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (¥181) | ¥217 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (¥206,548) | ¥299,320 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (¥139,662) | ¥164,446 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (¥32,774) | ¥21,056 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (¥120,172) | ¥150,152 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (¥103,785) | ¥78,123 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (¥27,312) | ¥11,902 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (¥10,925) | ¥4,118 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (¥6,555) | ¥70,060 | - 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (¥7,647) | ¥12,705 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (¥328) | ¥794 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (¥1,092) | ¥2,406 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (¥7,647) | ¥7,319 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (¥5,462) | ¥4,417 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (¥16,387) | ¥8,375 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (¥10,925) | ¥13,139 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (¥2,910,034) | ¥2,627,120 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (¥273) | ¥135 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (¥10,925) | ¥10,272 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (¥655) | ¥1,148 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (¥546) | ¥1,229 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (¥2,185) | ¥5,176 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥765) | ¥803 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (¥683) | ¥611 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (¥874) | ¥528 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (¥546) | ¥152 | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (¥655) | ¥258 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (¥1,980) | ¥3,156 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (¥4,370) | ¥3,672 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (¥3,277) | ¥3,638 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (¥6,555) | ¥16,372 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (¥6,555) | ¥6,066 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (¥874) | ¥1,131 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (¥655) | ¥435 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (¥482) | ¥548 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (¥10,925) | ¥55,862 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (¥7,647) | ¥9,625 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (¥546) | ¥530 | + 3% | |
| 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 915 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 11% more expensive than in Japan
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