Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 105% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (¥3,499) | ¥1,025 | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,399) | ¥723 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (¥840) | ¥519 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (¥370) | ¥197 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (¥1,679) | ¥316 | + 431% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (¥926) | ¥629 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (¥1,543) | ¥962 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥1,028) | ¥902 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (¥463) | ¥574 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (¥424) | ¥285 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥2,099) | ¥1,208 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (¥280) | ¥184 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥206 | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 (¥426,762) | ¥326,267 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (¥284,508) | ¥171,772 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (¥28,451) | ¥28,488 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥157,603 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (¥139,945) | ¥82,713 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (¥20,992) | ¥24,082 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (¥20,992) | ¥4,699 | + 347% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (¥55,978) | ¥47,482 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (¥9,796) | ¥32,093 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (¥420) | ¥1,313 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (¥1,399) | ¥1,878 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (¥9,796) | ¥6,136 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (¥6,997) | ¥5,199 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (¥20,992) | ¥8,989 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (¥13,995) | ¥13,588 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (¥3,727,743) | ¥2,700,660 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (¥349) | ¥165 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (¥13,995) | ¥10,143 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (¥840) | ¥2,497 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥1,967 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (¥2,799) | ¥5,380 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥980) | ¥650 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (¥875) | ¥938 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (¥1,120) | ¥702 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥218 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (¥840) | ¥216 | + 289% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (¥2,536) | ¥3,927 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (¥5,598) | ¥4,141 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (¥4,198) | ¥3,600 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (¥8,397) | ¥4,000 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (¥8,397) | ¥5,993 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (¥1,120) | ¥984 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (¥840) | ¥472 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (¥617) | ¥575 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (¥13,995) | ¥101,122 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (¥9,796) | ¥9,280 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥592 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 775 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 48% more expensive than in Japan
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