Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (¥777) | ¥1,001 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$19 (¥749) | ¥722 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (¥453) | ¥446 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (¥257) | ¥214 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (¥381) | ¥289 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$7 (¥295) | ¥501 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$11 (¥445) | ¥1,246 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$15 (¥602) | ¥640 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (¥298) | ¥381 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (¥335) | ¥260 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$43 (¥1,702) | ¥1,652 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (¥257) | ¥221 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.21 (¥128) | ¥277 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,911 (¥76,176) | ¥212,128 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$946 (¥37,696) | ¥121,270 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$259 (¥10,312) | ¥15,948 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,299 (¥51,756) | ¥127,445 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$799 (¥31,839) | ¥86,552 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$201 (¥8,011) | ¥11,000 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$105 (¥4,204) | ¥3,835 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,231 (¥88,894) | ¥39,892 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$446 (¥17,779) | ¥10,465 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$34 (¥1,336) | ¥749 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,162 | - | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (¥15,941) | ¥6,528 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (¥3,985) | ¥4,644 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (¥23,912) | ¥7,685 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (¥15,941) | ¥13,013 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.99 (¥119) | ¥142 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$146 (¥5,823) | ¥9,348 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (¥1,036) | ¥1,406 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (¥1,993) | ¥929 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (¥2,759) | ¥8,740 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (¥1,489) | ¥554 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (¥862) | ¥669 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (¥1,196) | ¥525 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (¥291) | ¥206 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥399) | ¥238 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (¥690) | ¥2,654 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (¥3,830) | ¥3,275 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (¥1,237) | ¥3,323 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (¥3,985) | ¥5,924 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (¥797) | ¥806 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (¥279) | ¥520 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (¥429) | ¥510 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (¥59,780) | ¥47,417 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (¥40) | ¥26 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (¥3,265) | ¥8,220 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (¥239) | ¥491 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,185 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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