Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (¥593) | ¥1,145 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (¥711) | ¥719 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (¥448) | ¥437 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (¥260) | ¥211 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (¥379) | ¥282 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (¥430) | ¥815 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (¥853) | ¥951 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (¥1,017) | ¥984 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (¥497) | ¥421 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (¥425) | ¥268 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (¥1,490) | ¥1,770 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (¥379) | ¥217 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (¥189) | ¥225 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 35% 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 (¥94,674) | ¥194,768 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (¥56,805) | ¥126,641 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (¥11,834) | ¥21,178 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (¥71,006) | ¥142,258 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (¥47,337) | ¥80,836 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (¥9,467) | ¥13,643 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (¥4,780) | ¥3,988 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (¥61,538) | ¥59,521 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (¥18,935) | ¥17,809 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (¥947) | ¥665 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 73% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (¥18,935) | ¥7,941 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (¥4,734) | ¥4,162 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (¥28,402) | ¥7,471 | + 280% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (¥18,935) | ¥15,388 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (¥169) | ¥161 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (¥6,360) | ¥16,725 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 32% 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 (¥1,230) | ¥1,370 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (¥2,367) | ¥1,955 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (¥3,277) | ¥3,523 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (¥1,769) | ¥2,205 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (¥1,024) | ¥648 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (¥1,420) | ¥409 | + 247% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (¥346) | ¥143 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥473) | ¥184 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (¥819) | ¥3,583 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (¥4,550) | ¥4,280 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (¥1,469) | ¥3,593 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (¥4,734) | ¥6,242 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (¥947) | ¥1,034 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (¥331) | ¥533 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (¥509) | ¥526 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (¥71,006) | ¥58,872 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (¥47) | ¥41 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (¥3,878) | ¥11,178 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (¥284) | ¥554 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 604 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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