Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (¥1,760) | ¥1,145 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,295) | ¥719 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (¥1,406) | ¥437 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (¥388) | ¥211 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (¥340) | ¥282 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (¥856) | ¥815 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (¥500) | ¥951 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (¥554) | ¥984 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (¥542) | ¥421 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (¥518) | ¥268 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (¥2,072) | ¥1,770 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (¥337) | ¥217 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (¥214) | ¥225 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (¥244,828) | ¥194,768 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (¥165,546) | ¥126,641 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (¥38,848) | ¥21,178 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (¥142,443) | ¥142,258 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (¥123,019) | ¥80,836 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (¥32,374) | ¥13,643 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (¥12,949) | ¥3,988 | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (¥7,770) | ¥59,521 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (¥9,065) | ¥17,809 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (¥388) | ¥665 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (¥1,295) | ¥2,700 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (¥9,065) | ¥7,941 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (¥6,475) | ¥4,162 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (¥19,424) | ¥7,471 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (¥12,949) | ¥15,388 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (¥3,449,358) | ¥2,576,380 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (¥323) | ¥161 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (¥12,949) | ¥16,725 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (¥777) | ¥1,370 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (¥647) | ¥1,955 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (¥2,590) | ¥3,523 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥906) | ¥2,205 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (¥809) | ¥648 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (¥1,036) | ¥409 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (¥647) | ¥143 | + 353% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (¥777) | ¥184 | + 323% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (¥2,347) | ¥3,583 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (¥5,180) | ¥4,280 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (¥3,885) | ¥3,593 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (¥7,770) | ¥20,657 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (¥7,770) | ¥6,242 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (¥1,036) | ¥1,034 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (¥777) | ¥533 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (¥571) | ¥526 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (¥12,949) | ¥58,872 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (¥9,065) | ¥11,178 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (¥647) | ¥554 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 602 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 18% more expensive than in Japan
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