Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$34 (¥1,359) | ¥1,030 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$21 (¥833) | ¥723 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$19 (¥766) | ¥464 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (¥287) | ¥214 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (¥518) | ¥290 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (¥309) | ¥501 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (¥574) | ¥1,191 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (¥627) | ¥734 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (¥281) | ¥385 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.76 (¥193) | ¥257 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$33 (¥1,336) | ¥1,788 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (¥248) | ¥217 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.43 (¥139) | ¥244 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,292 (¥92,693) | ¥202,435 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,308 (¥52,909) | ¥119,039 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$429 (¥17,356) | ¥14,600 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,699 (¥68,687) | ¥132,624 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$904 (¥36,557) | ¥114,972 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$319 (¥12,899) | ¥10,415 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$107 (¥4,342) | ¥3,407 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (¥68,585) | ¥35,637 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (¥13,641) | ¥10,420 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (¥700) | ¥665 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 (¥1,073) | ¥1,845 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 (¥8,007) | ¥5,921 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$65 (¥2,615) | ¥4,587 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 (¥9,295) | ¥8,447 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 (¥8,459) | ¥13,816 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$35,600 (¥1,439,586) | ¥2,936,380 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (¥227) | ¥143 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (¥3,592) | ¥9,719 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (¥877) | ¥1,375 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (¥906) | ¥807 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$115 (¥4,670) | ¥8,290 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (¥798) | ¥543 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$14 (¥580) | ¥696 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$19 (¥780) | ¥558 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 (¥210) | ¥186 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥387) | ¥229 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (¥910) | ¥2,634 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$85 (¥3,434) | ¥3,927 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (¥1,505) | ¥3,170 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,399 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$231 (¥9,329) | ¥7,477 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 (¥533) | ¥1,286 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (¥404) | ¥495 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (¥239) | ¥522 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,123 (¥45,427) | ¥47,253 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (¥6,549) | ¥8,663 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (¥423) | ¥480 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,408 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 26% cheaper than in Japan
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