Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (¥675) | ¥1,035 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (¥810) | ¥817 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (¥431) | ¥618 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (¥296) | ¥237 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (¥647) | ¥335 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (¥490) | ¥439 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (¥971) | ¥1,195 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (¥1,158) | ¥822 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (¥566) | ¥509 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (¥484) | ¥312 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (¥1,697) | ¥1,267 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (¥431) | ¥276 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (¥216) | ¥293 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,000 (¥107,806) | ¥365,082 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (¥64,684) | ¥197,811 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (¥13,476) | ¥19,132 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (¥80,855) | ¥145,654 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (¥53,903) | ¥106,059 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (¥10,781) | ¥8,349 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (¥5,443) | ¥4,448 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (¥70,074) | ¥74,559 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (¥21,561) | ¥25,414 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (¥1,078) | ¥1,338 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 88% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (¥21,561) | ¥9,315 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (¥5,390) | ¥5,103 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (¥32,342) | ¥9,892 | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (¥21,561) | ¥12,189 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,060,780 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (¥192) | ¥169 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (¥7,242) | ¥8,198 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (¥1,401) | ¥2,133 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (¥2,695) | ¥2,551 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (¥3,731) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (¥2,014) | ¥1,337 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (¥1,166) | ¥930 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (¥1,617) | ¥622 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (¥394) | ¥224 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥539) | ¥188 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (¥933) | ¥4,604 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (¥5,181) | ¥4,908 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (¥1,673) | ¥3,881 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (¥5,390) | ¥8,269 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (¥1,078) | ¥1,244 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (¥377) | ¥547 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (¥580) | ¥674 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (¥80,855) | ¥51,659 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (¥54) | ¥52 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (¥4,416) | ¥9,530 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (¥323) | ¥613 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 387 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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