Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (¥1,630) | ¥1,001 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (¥1,248) | ¥722 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (¥634) | ¥446 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (¥217) | ¥214 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 (¥249) | ¥289 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (¥994) | ¥501 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (¥1,956) | ¥1,246 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (¥523) | ¥640 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (¥287) | ¥381 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥260 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,652 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.00 (¥435) | ¥221 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (¥272) | ¥277 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,236 (¥243,046) | ¥182,340 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,525 (¥165,713) | ¥121,270 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (¥21,736) | ¥15,948 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,800 (¥195,628) | ¥127,445 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,200 (¥130,418) | ¥86,552 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (¥3,260) | ¥11,000 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (¥10,868) | ¥3,835 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $830 (¥90,216) | ¥39,892 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (¥38,039) | ¥10,465 | + 264% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (¥1,956) | ¥749 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (¥1,087) | ¥2,162 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (¥2,894,984) | ¥2,936,380 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (¥126) | ¥139 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,348 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (¥543) | ¥669 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥525 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (¥380) | ¥206 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥238 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (¥2,174) | ¥2,654 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (¥5,434) | ¥3,275 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (¥2,529) | ¥3,323 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (¥10,868) | ¥5,924 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (¥978) | ¥806 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (¥435) | ¥520 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (¥326) | ¥510 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (¥8,666) | ¥8,220 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (¥489) | ¥491 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,111 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 28% more expensive than in Japan
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