Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (¥1,909) | ¥954 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (¥959) | ¥699 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (¥615) | ¥444 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (¥397) | ¥200 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (¥517) | ¥253 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (¥449) | ¥622 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (¥1,195) | ¥903 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (¥867) | ¥771 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (¥365) | ¥384 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (¥115) | ¥306 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (¥1,519) | ¥1,331 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (¥189) | ¥199 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.99 (¥115) | ¥226 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (¥163,291) | ¥268,095 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (¥96,071) | ¥150,794 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (¥13,444) | ¥23,880 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (¥105,588) | ¥140,127 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (¥67,220) | ¥77,433 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (¥14,428) | ¥12,855 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (¥5,184) | ¥4,197 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (¥65,075) | ¥63,991 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (¥12,943) | ¥10,809 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (¥767) | ¥901 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (¥384) | ¥2,418 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (¥9,592) | ¥6,941 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$200 (¥7,674) | ¥4,416 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (¥11,510) | ¥8,088 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (¥19,184) | ¥12,131 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,676,280 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (¥215) | ¥135 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (¥3,408) | ¥10,384 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (¥832) | ¥1,225 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (¥859) | ¥1,626 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$143 (¥5,486) | ¥6,148 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (¥758) | ¥812 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (¥490) | ¥655 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (¥576) | ¥501 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$12 (¥460) | ¥170 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$15 (¥576) | ¥229 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (¥958) | ¥2,983 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (¥4,402) | ¥3,633 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 (¥1,302) | ¥3,657 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (¥13,414) | ¥6,422 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (¥384) | ¥1,122 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (¥346) | ¥445 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (¥227) | ¥556 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (¥52,660) | ¥52,544 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (¥6,214) | ¥9,497 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (¥402) | ¥525 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 886 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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