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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (¥817) | ¥1,019 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (¥817) | ¥714 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$13 (¥538) | ¥466 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥199 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (¥490) | ¥272 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (¥204) | ¥653 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$12 (¥495) | ¥890 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$15 (¥600) | ¥621 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$4.41 (¥180) | ¥427 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6.00 (¥245) | ¥261 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$50 (¥2,042) | ¥1,550 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$5.00 (¥204) | ¥210 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.00 (¥82) | ¥200 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,000 (¥81,693) | ¥238,838 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,000 (¥40,847) | ¥120,252 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (¥10,212) | ¥23,358 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$936 (¥38,247) | ¥123,093 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$518 (¥21,147) | ¥84,293 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$202 (¥8,244) | ¥11,955 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$108 (¥4,411) | ¥4,050 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,000 (¥81,693) | ¥61,346 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (¥16,339) | ¥15,579 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$7 (¥272) | ¥745 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$6 (¥255) | ¥1,601 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$215 (¥8,782) | ¥6,784 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$150 (¥6,127) | ¥4,071 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$325 (¥13,275) | ¥8,377 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (¥20,423) | ¥12,050 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,782,080 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$1.53 (¥62) | ¥146 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (¥4,085) | ¥13,003 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$14 (¥572) | ¥1,232 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$75 (¥3,063) | ¥1,175 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$60 (¥2,451) | ¥4,451 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$18 (¥735) | ¥672 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (¥766) | ¥735 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$11 (¥429) | ¥471 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (¥204) | ¥143 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥408) | ¥221 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (¥613) | ¥2,643 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$50 (¥2,042) | ¥4,236 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (¥1,225) | ¥3,338 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (¥2,042) | ¥10,379 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$250 (¥10,212) | ¥8,199 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (¥817) | ¥943 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥487 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$7 (¥286) | ¥532 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥55,178 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (¥3,063) | ¥9,945 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (¥245) | ¥472 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,769 prices entered by 312 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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