Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Japan
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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (¥1,054) | ¥1,013 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (¥948) | ¥808 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$24 (¥1,286) | ¥613 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$14 (¥731) | ¥220 | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$16 (¥825) | ¥323 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$20 (¥1,054) | ¥613 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$26 (¥1,358) | ¥1,107 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (¥1,054) | ¥766 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$15 (¥790) | ¥468 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (¥211) | ¥304 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (¥1,844) | ¥1,290 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (¥527) | ¥218 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$6.00 (¥316) | ¥191 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$7,000 (¥368,798) | ¥365,082 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,000 (¥105,371) | ¥197,136 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$594 (¥31,304) | ¥19,132 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,800 (¥147,519) | ¥156,916 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (¥52,685) | ¥102,459 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (¥79,028) | ¥8,349 | + 847% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (¥6,488) | ¥4,448 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,206 (¥116,235) | ¥74,559 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$488 (¥25,727) | ¥25,414 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$63 (¥3,317) | ¥1,338 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$15 (¥790) | ¥2,815 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$220 (¥11,591) | ¥8,708 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (¥5,269) | ¥5,103 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$200 (¥10,537) | ¥9,892 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (¥15,806) | ¥12,189 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (¥3,161,126) | ¥3,007,320 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.13 (¥218) | ¥174 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (¥527) | ¥2,133 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (¥1,581) | ¥2,551 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (¥7,903) | ¥6,000 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (¥1,897) | ¥1,337 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (¥1,143) | ¥930 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (¥464) | ¥622 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (¥443) | ¥224 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$11 (¥583) | ¥188 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (¥1,317) | ¥4,604 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 61% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 (¥3,161) | ¥4,908 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$46 (¥2,409) | ¥3,881 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$200 (¥10,537) | ¥8,269 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (¥632) | ¥1,244 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥815) | ¥547 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6.00 (¥316) | ¥674 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$3,500 (¥184,399) | ¥51,659 | + 257% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$120 (¥6,322) | ¥9,530 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$200 (¥10,537) | ¥602 | + 1651% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 461 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 25% more expensive than in Japan
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