Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 140% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (¥3,664) | ¥1,035 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $18 (¥2,638) | ¥820 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (¥879) | ¥618 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (¥344) | ¥237 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $10 (¥1,466) | ¥335 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (¥969) | ¥439 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (¥1,615) | ¥1,195 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (¥1,466) | ¥822 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (¥485) | ¥509 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.79 (¥555) | ¥312 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $35 (¥5,129) | ¥1,267 | + 305% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (¥293) | ¥276 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $6.00 (¥879) | ¥293 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 74% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,870 (¥567,168) | ¥365,082 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (¥297,946) | ¥197,811 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (¥29,795) | ¥19,132 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,000 (¥146,555) | ¥145,654 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (¥146,555) | ¥106,059 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (¥21,983) | ¥8,349 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (¥21,983) | ¥4,448 | + 394% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (¥58,622) | ¥74,559 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (¥10,259) | ¥25,414 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $38 (¥5,569) | ¥1,338 | + 316% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (¥2,198) | ¥2,815 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (¥10,259) | ¥9,315 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (¥7,328) | ¥5,103 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (¥21,983) | ¥10,686 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (¥14,656) | ¥12,189 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,000 (¥4,396,650) | ¥3,060,780 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥169 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (¥14,656) | ¥8,198 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (¥879) | ¥2,133 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (¥733) | ¥2,551 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $240 (¥35,173) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥1,026) | ¥1,337 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (¥916) | ¥930 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (¥1,172) | ¥622 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (¥1,354) | ¥224 | + 504% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (¥879) | ¥188 | + 369% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $50 (¥7,328) | ¥4,604 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $75 (¥10,992) | ¥4,908 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (¥3,664) | ¥3,881 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (¥8,793) | ¥7,212 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (¥17,587) | ¥8,269 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (¥2,052) | ¥1,244 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (¥879) | ¥547 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (¥879) | ¥674 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (¥14,656) | ¥51,659 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (¥10,259) | ¥9,530 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (¥733) | ¥613 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 300 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 74% more expensive than in Japan
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