Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Japan
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (¥1,535) | ¥1,028 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (¥1,918) | ¥723 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (¥468) | ¥519 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (¥416) | ¥197 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (¥730) | ¥316 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (¥573) | ¥629 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (¥860) | ¥962 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (¥458) | ¥902 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (¥917) | ¥574 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (¥433) | ¥285 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (¥780) | ¥1,208 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (¥411) | ¥184 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (¥356) | ¥206 | + 73% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 36% 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 (¥80,127) | ¥326,267 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (¥75,885) | ¥171,772 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (¥17,911) | ¥28,488 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (¥125,088) | ¥157,603 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (¥86,152) | ¥82,713 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (¥18,195) | ¥24,082 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (¥6,053) | ¥4,699 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (¥97,277) | ¥47,482 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (¥44,178) | ¥32,093 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (¥2,027) | ¥1,313 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (¥585) | ¥1,878 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (¥7,128) | ¥6,136 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (¥2,859) | ¥5,199 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (¥13,984) | ¥8,989 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (¥16,459) | ¥13,588 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 49% 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 (¥935,756) | ¥2,700,660 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥165 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (¥3,899) | ¥10,143 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (¥312) | ¥2,497 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (¥4,654) | ¥5,380 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (¥1,040) | ¥650 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (¥845) | ¥938 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (¥416) | ¥702 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (¥416) | ¥218 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (¥312) | ¥216 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (¥1,300) | ¥3,927 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (¥4,159) | ¥4,141 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (¥1,560) | ¥3,600 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (¥7,278) | ¥5,993 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (¥780) | ¥984 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (¥832) | ¥472 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (¥260) | ¥575 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (¥41,589) | ¥101,122 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (¥87) | ¥52 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (¥4,159) | ¥9,280 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (¥281) | ¥592 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 756 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 20% cheaper than in Japan
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