- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (¥1,643) | ¥1,011 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (¥1,258) | ¥711 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (¥741) | ¥445 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (¥219) | ¥198 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (¥329) | ¥270 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (¥440) | ¥689 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (¥1,972) | ¥889 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (¥440) | ¥637 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (¥290) | ¥430 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (¥249) | ¥262 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (¥2,082) | ¥1,549 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (¥438) | ¥212 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (¥274) | ¥195 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (¥287,286) | ¥242,113 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (¥202,083) | ¥121,422 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (¥21,912) | ¥21,895 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (¥202,174) | ¥116,929 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (¥131,472) | ¥79,022 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (¥3,287) | ¥12,611 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $100 (¥10,956) | ¥4,156 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (¥90,944) | ¥55,558 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (¥38,346) | ¥16,830 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (¥1,972) | ¥693 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (¥959) | ¥1,827 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,207 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,012 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,444 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,007 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (¥2,918,372) | ¥2,657,440 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (¥116) | ¥147 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,877 | - | |
| 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) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,123 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (¥548) | ¥711 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥484 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (¥383) | ¥145 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥213 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (¥3,287) | ¥2,946 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (¥5,478) | ¥4,119 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (¥2,550) | ¥3,373 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (¥10,956) | ¥8,157 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (¥986) | ¥903 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (¥438) | ¥498 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (¥383) | ¥551 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (¥8,736) | ¥10,056 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (¥493) | ¥474 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,760 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 24% more expensive than in Japan
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