Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (¥2,095) | ¥1,140 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (¥1,052) | ¥728 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (¥674) | ¥418 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (¥436) | ¥210 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (¥399) | ¥275 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (¥492) | ¥668 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (¥1,311) | ¥1,129 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (¥951) | ¥710 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (¥400) | ¥393 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (¥126) | ¥255 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (¥1,666) | ¥1,985 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (¥207) | ¥206 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 (¥104) | ¥211 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (¥179,126) | ¥217,328 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (¥105,387) | ¥126,162 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (¥14,748) | ¥16,068 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (¥115,827) | ¥132,665 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (¥73,738) | ¥70,782 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (¥15,827) | ¥9,982 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (¥5,687) | ¥4,119 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (¥71,385) | ¥42,816 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (¥14,198) | ¥15,187 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (¥842) | ¥663 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (¥421) | ¥1,759 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (¥6,633) | ¥7,849 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (¥6,084) | ¥3,745 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 (¥8,738) | ¥8,707 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (¥13,267) | ¥16,382 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,749,320 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (¥236) | ¥144 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (¥3,739) | ¥11,441 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (¥913) | ¥700 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (¥943) | ¥1,350 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (¥5,389) | ¥5,760 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (¥831) | ¥2,342 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (¥537) | ¥937 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (¥631) | ¥540 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (¥311) | ¥142 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (¥398) | ¥247 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥647) | ¥2,858 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (¥4,829) | ¥4,449 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 (¥1,428) | ¥3,459 | - 59% | |
| 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$350 (¥14,715) | ¥3,771 | + 290% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (¥421) | ¥1,130 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (¥379) | ¥520 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (¥249) | ¥517 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (¥57,767) | ¥56,570 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (¥6,816) | ¥9,121 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥554 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 610 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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