- Cost of Living
- Saint Lucia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$31 (¥1,310) | ¥1,054 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (¥813) | ¥698 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (¥625) | ¥436 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 (¥250) | ¥205 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (¥541) | ¥285 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$17 (¥709) | ¥777 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (¥636) | ¥910 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (¥666) | ¥697 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$8 (¥312) | ¥414 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.58 (¥233) | ¥265 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (¥1,598) | ¥1,538 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (¥354) | ¥203 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.71 (¥238) | ¥198 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,720 (¥154,923) | ¥231,808 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,188 (¥91,100) | ¥125,591 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$411 (¥17,127) | ¥21,159 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,668 (¥111,119) | ¥113,754 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$4,067 (¥169,360) | ¥74,885 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$1,025 (¥42,687) | ¥12,611 | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$68 (¥2,832) | ¥4,134 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,042 (¥43,378) | ¥55,558 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$594 (¥24,747) | ¥16,830 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$33 (¥1,374) | ¥693 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$7 (¥276) | ¥1,827 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (¥10,411) | ¥6,829 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$48 (¥1,978) | ¥4,215 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$250 (¥10,411) | ¥8,321 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (¥12,494) | ¥13,972 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$85,000 (¥3,539,898) | ¥2,590,890 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$13 (¥557) | ¥145 | + 284% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$78 (¥3,262) | ¥11,257 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 (¥833) | ¥1,278 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (¥5,224) | ¥3,622 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (¥781) | ¥707 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6.00 (¥250) | ¥137 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (¥500) | ¥217 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (¥833) | ¥2,939 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$93 (¥3,868) | ¥4,035 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (¥1,360) | ¥3,358 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,964 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$260 (¥10,828) | ¥7,899 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (¥479) | ¥880 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$14 (¥562) | ¥491 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6 (¥260) | ¥560 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (¥4,165) | ¥10,296 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,818 prices entered by 320 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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