Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (¥651) | ¥1,028 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (¥781) | ¥723 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (¥416) | ¥519 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (¥285) | ¥197 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (¥417) | ¥316 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (¥472) | ¥629 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (¥937) | ¥962 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (¥1,116) | ¥902 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (¥546) | ¥574 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (¥467) | ¥285 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (¥1,636) | ¥1,208 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (¥416) | ¥184 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (¥208) | ¥206 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 48% 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 (¥103,973) | ¥326,267 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (¥62,384) | ¥171,772 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (¥12,997) | ¥28,488 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (¥77,980) | ¥157,603 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (¥51,986) | ¥82,713 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (¥10,397) | ¥24,082 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (¥5,250) | ¥4,699 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (¥67,582) | ¥47,482 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (¥20,795) | ¥32,093 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (¥1,040) | ¥1,313 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 76% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (¥20,795) | ¥6,136 | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (¥5,199) | ¥5,199 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (¥31,192) | ¥8,989 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (¥20,795) | ¥13,588 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (¥185) | ¥165 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (¥6,984) | ¥10,143 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 11% 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 (¥1,351) | ¥2,497 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (¥2,599) | ¥1,967 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (¥3,599) | ¥5,380 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (¥1,943) | ¥650 | + 199% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (¥1,125) | ¥938 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (¥1,560) | ¥702 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (¥380) | ¥218 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥520) | ¥216 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (¥900) | ¥3,927 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (¥4,996) | ¥4,141 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (¥1,613) | ¥3,600 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (¥5,199) | ¥5,993 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (¥1,040) | ¥984 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (¥364) | ¥472 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (¥559) | ¥575 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (¥77,980) | ¥101,122 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (¥52) | ¥52 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (¥4,259) | ¥9,280 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (¥312) | ¥592 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 756 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
51.986
JPY
/
XCD
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 17% cheaper than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 76% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Japan
- Cost of living in Angola is 24% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Japan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Japan