Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (¥808) | ¥981 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (¥1,011) | ¥700 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$7 (¥290) | ¥414 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (¥323) | ¥205 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 (¥606) | ¥251 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (¥446) | ¥659 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (¥668) | ¥964 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (¥356) | ¥743 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (¥713) | ¥391 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (¥202) | ¥296 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (¥606) | ¥1,420 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (¥243) | ¥178 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (¥162) | ¥217 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,657 (¥107,394) | ¥299,320 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,423 (¥57,527) | ¥164,446 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 (¥8,218) | ¥21,056 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,321 (¥93,821) | ¥150,152 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,800 (¥72,763) | ¥78,123 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (¥14,148) | ¥11,902 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (¥4,707) | ¥4,118 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (¥52,551) | ¥70,060 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$350 (¥14,148) | ¥12,705 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (¥1,577) | ¥794 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (¥455) | ¥2,406 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$80 (¥3,234) | ¥7,319 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (¥2,223) | ¥4,417 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$150 (¥6,064) | ¥8,375 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (¥6,064) | ¥13,139 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (¥727,626) | ¥2,627,120 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 (¥117) | ¥135 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (¥3,032) | ¥10,272 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (¥243) | ¥1,148 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$80 (¥3,234) | ¥5,176 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (¥808) | ¥803 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (¥657) | ¥611 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (¥323) | ¥528 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (¥323) | ¥152 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (¥243) | ¥258 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (¥1,011) | ¥3,156 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (¥3,234) | ¥3,672 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (¥1,213) | ¥3,638 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (¥5,659) | ¥6,066 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥606) | ¥1,131 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (¥647) | ¥435 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (¥202) | ¥548 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (¥32,339) | ¥55,862 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (¥68) | ¥53 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (¥3,234) | ¥9,625 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (¥243) | ¥530 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 918 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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