Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (¥951) | ¥1,510 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$50 (¥2,376) | ¥777 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (¥762) | ¥442 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (¥492) | ¥210 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (¥451) | ¥332 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (¥238) | ¥626 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (¥1,480) | ¥855 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (¥1,074) | ¥1,035 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (¥452) | ¥461 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (¥143) | ¥271 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (¥1,881) | ¥1,299 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$2.50 (¥119) | ¥205 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.00 (¥238) | ¥227 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (¥202,272) | ¥218,917 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (¥119,005) | ¥128,457 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (¥16,653) | ¥27,749 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (¥130,794) | ¥187,909 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (¥83,266) | ¥76,748 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (¥17,872) | ¥19,268 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$181 (¥8,602) | ¥4,419 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (¥80,610) | ¥43,152 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (¥16,032) | ¥17,240 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (¥951) | ¥1,196 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (¥475) | ¥3,024 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (¥7,490) | ¥6,406 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (¥6,871) | ¥3,885 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$150 (¥7,129) | ¥8,497 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (¥14,981) | ¥10,842 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,145,430 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥167 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,986 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (¥1,031) | ¥2,137 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (¥1,065) | ¥1,967 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (¥6,086) | ¥4,294 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (¥938) | ¥677 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (¥606) | ¥635 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$7 (¥333) | ¥529 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (¥238) | ¥195 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (¥449) | ¥192 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥731) | ¥3,899 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (¥5,453) | ¥3,808 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (¥1,426) | ¥3,606 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥9,510 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (¥16,616) | ¥6,842 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (¥475) | ¥1,086 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (¥428) | ¥566 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (¥281) | ¥564 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$799 (¥37,974) | ¥106,060 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (¥4,753) | ¥12,147 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥600 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 818 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is about the same as in Japan
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