Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (¥507) | ¥981 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (¥608) | ¥700 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (¥383) | ¥414 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (¥222) | ¥205 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (¥324) | ¥251 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (¥368) | ¥655 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (¥729) | ¥964 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (¥869) | ¥741 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (¥425) | ¥391 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (¥363) | ¥300 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (¥1,274) | ¥1,420 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (¥324) | ¥178 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (¥162) | ¥217 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,000 (¥80,942) | ¥299,320 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (¥48,565) | ¥164,446 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (¥10,118) | ¥21,056 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (¥60,707) | ¥150,152 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (¥40,471) | ¥78,123 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (¥8,094) | ¥11,902 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (¥4,087) | ¥4,118 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (¥52,612) | ¥70,060 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (¥16,188) | ¥12,705 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (¥809) | ¥794 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,406 | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (¥16,188) | ¥7,319 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (¥4,047) | ¥4,417 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (¥24,283) | ¥8,375 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (¥16,188) | ¥13,139 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,627,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.64 (¥107) | ¥135 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (¥5,437) | ¥10,272 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (¥1,052) | ¥1,148 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (¥2,024) | ¥1,229 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (¥2,801) | ¥5,176 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (¥1,512) | ¥803 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (¥875) | ¥611 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (¥1,214) | ¥528 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (¥296) | ¥152 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥405) | ¥258 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (¥700) | ¥3,156 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (¥3,890) | ¥3,672 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (¥1,256) | ¥3,638 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (¥4,047) | ¥6,066 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (¥809) | ¥1,131 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (¥283) | ¥435 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (¥435) | ¥548 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (¥60,707) | ¥55,862 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (¥40) | ¥53 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (¥3,315) | ¥9,625 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (¥243) | ¥530 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 898 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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