- Cost of Living
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 (¥1,480) | ¥1,037 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$25 (¥1,044) | ¥692 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥436 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥203 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (¥436) | ¥287 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥777 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥927 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥688 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥416 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.75 (¥157) | ¥277 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,538 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (¥364) | ¥199 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.45 (¥186) | ¥198 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,400 (¥183,692) | ¥223,053 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,236 (¥51,616) | ¥126,664 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,300 (¥54,273) | ¥113,754 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$800 (¥33,399) | ¥74,885 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$170 (¥7,097) | ¥12,611 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$164 (¥6,828) | ¥4,094 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (¥104,371) | ¥55,558 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$800 (¥33,399) | ¥16,830 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$40 (¥1,670) | ¥693 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$22 (¥913) | ¥1,849 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$100 (¥4,175) | ¥6,923 | - 40% | |
| 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) | EC$338 (¥14,121) | ¥8,395 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (¥6,262) | ¥13,972 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$125,455 (¥5,237,523) | ¥2,510,720 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.77 (¥116) | ¥145 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 24% cheaper 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) | EC$100 (¥4,175) | ¥3,622 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$6 (¥261) | ¥707 | - 63% | |
| 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 | EC$20 (¥835) | ¥2,939 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (¥1,670) | ¥4,071 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$48 (¥2,004) | ¥3,365 | - 40% | |
| 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 | EC$106 (¥4,425) | ¥7,768 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥964 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$12 (¥501) | ¥487 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$3.00 (¥125) | ¥586 | - 79% | |
| 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 | EC$135 (¥5,636) | ¥10,339 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,964 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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