Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (¥1,414) | ¥1,145 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (¥1,768) | ¥719 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (¥431) | ¥437 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (¥383) | ¥211 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (¥673) | ¥282 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (¥528) | ¥815 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (¥792) | ¥951 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (¥423) | ¥984 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (¥845) | ¥421 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (¥399) | ¥268 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (¥719) | ¥1,770 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (¥379) | ¥217 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (¥329) | ¥225 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (¥73,852) | ¥194,768 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (¥69,942) | ¥126,641 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (¥16,508) | ¥21,178 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (¥115,293) | ¥142,258 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (¥79,406) | ¥80,836 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (¥16,770) | ¥13,643 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (¥5,579) | ¥3,988 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (¥89,659) | ¥59,521 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (¥40,718) | ¥17,809 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (¥1,869) | ¥665 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (¥539) | ¥2,700 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (¥6,570) | ¥7,941 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (¥2,635) | ¥4,162 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (¥12,889) | ¥7,471 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (¥15,170) | ¥15,388 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (¥862,479) | ¥2,576,380 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 (¥139) | ¥161 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (¥3,594) | ¥16,725 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (¥287) | ¥1,370 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (¥4,289) | ¥3,523 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (¥958) | ¥2,205 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (¥779) | ¥648 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (¥383) | ¥409 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (¥383) | ¥143 | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (¥287) | ¥184 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (¥1,198) | ¥3,583 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (¥3,833) | ¥4,280 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (¥1,437) | ¥3,593 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (¥6,708) | ¥6,242 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥719) | ¥1,034 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (¥767) | ¥533 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (¥240) | ¥526 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (¥38,332) | ¥58,872 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (¥80) | ¥41 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (¥3,833) | ¥11,178 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (¥259) | ¥554 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 623 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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