- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (¥2,710) | ¥1,037 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (¥1,295) | ¥692 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (¥764) | ¥436 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (¥226) | ¥203 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.48 (¥506) | ¥287 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (¥453) | ¥777 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (¥2,031) | ¥927 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (¥453) | ¥688 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (¥298) | ¥416 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (¥241) | ¥277 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (¥2,144) | ¥1,538 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (¥451) | ¥199 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (¥564) | ¥198 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (¥295,874) | ¥223,053 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (¥208,124) | ¥126,664 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (¥23,581) | ¥21,159 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (¥208,218) | ¥113,754 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (¥135,402) | ¥74,885 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (¥3,385) | ¥12,611 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (¥8,184) | ¥4,094 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (¥93,663) | ¥55,558 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (¥39,492) | ¥16,830 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $35 (¥3,949) | ¥693 | + 470% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (¥1,635) | ¥1,849 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,923 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,304 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,395 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 3% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (¥3,005,608) | ¥2,510,720 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (¥114) | ¥145 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 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) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,939 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (¥9,027) | ¥4,071 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (¥2,626) | ¥3,365 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $163 (¥18,403) | ¥7,768 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥825) | ¥964 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (¥564) | ¥487 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (¥545) | ¥586 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (¥8,997) | ¥10,339 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (¥508) | ¥468 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,946 prices entered by 332 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 42% more expensive than in Japan
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