Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$25 (¥995) | ¥1,001 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$29 (¥1,144) | ¥722 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (¥489) | ¥446 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$12 (¥471) | ¥214 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$32 (¥1,270) | ¥289 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (¥376) | ¥501 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$20 (¥796) | ¥1,246 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$5.00 (¥199) | ¥640 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$2.25 (¥90) | ¥381 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (¥199) | ¥260 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 (¥1,140) | ¥1,652 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.65 (¥185) | ¥221 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (¥287) | ¥277 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,843 (¥113,176) | ¥182,340 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,125 (¥44,777) | ¥121,270 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$223 (¥8,868) | ¥15,948 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,202 (¥87,680) | ¥127,445 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$900 (¥35,829) | ¥86,552 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$900 (¥35,829) | ¥11,000 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$158 (¥6,290) | ¥3,835 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,000 (¥39,811) | ¥39,892 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$560 (¥22,276) | ¥10,465 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$16 (¥652) | ¥749 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$12 (¥478) | ¥2,162 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$117 (¥4,673) | ¥6,528 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$225 (¥8,957) | ¥4,644 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (¥11,943) | ¥7,685 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$197 (¥7,854) | ¥13,013 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.66 (¥26) | ¥139 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (¥5,325) | ¥9,348 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$16 (¥637) | ¥1,406 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (¥1,194) | ¥929 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$110 (¥4,391) | ¥8,740 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$18 (¥706) | ¥554 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$9 (¥346) | ¥669 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (¥614) | ¥525 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$11 (¥434) | ¥206 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥398) | ¥238 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (¥904) | ¥2,654 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$173 (¥6,885) | ¥3,275 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$29 (¥1,149) | ¥3,323 | - 65% | |
| 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 | EC$219 (¥8,711) | ¥5,924 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥597) | ¥806 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$17 (¥661) | ¥520 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (¥199) | ¥510 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$200 (¥7,962) | ¥47,822 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$164 (¥6,515) | ¥8,220 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$61 (¥2,441) | ¥491 | + 397% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,164 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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