- Cost of Living
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$23 (¥973) | ¥1,054 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$13 (¥542) | ¥698 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$5.40 (¥225) | ¥436 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$4.00 (¥167) | ¥205 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (¥348) | ¥285 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (¥418) | ¥777 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (¥563) | ¥910 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$10 (¥422) | ¥697 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (¥368) | ¥414 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$11 (¥446) | ¥265 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$50 (¥2,086) | ¥1,538 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$14 (¥563) | ¥203 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (¥125) | ¥198 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,378 (¥57,468) | ¥231,808 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$787 (¥32,848) | ¥125,591 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 (¥8,480) | ¥21,159 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$936 (¥39,059) | ¥113,754 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$518 (¥21,596) | ¥74,885 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$202 (¥8,419) | ¥12,611 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$113 (¥4,700) | ¥4,134 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (¥104,284) | ¥55,558 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$275 (¥11,471) | ¥16,830 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (¥1,251) | ¥693 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$6 (¥261) | ¥1,932 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$215 (¥8,968) | ¥6,829 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$150 (¥6,257) | ¥4,215 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$325 (¥13,557) | ¥8,321 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (¥20,857) | ¥13,972 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.53 (¥22) | ¥145 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$157 (¥6,535) | ¥11,257 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$75 (¥3,129) | ¥1,016 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$60 (¥2,503) | ¥3,622 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$20 (¥834) | ¥630 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$25 (¥1,043) | ¥707 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$11 (¥438) | ¥455 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$3.88 (¥162) | ¥137 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥417) | ¥217 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (¥939) | ¥2,939 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$150 (¥6,257) | ¥3,981 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (¥1,460) | ¥3,365 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (¥2,086) | ¥14,181 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$250 (¥10,428) | ¥7,768 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (¥834) | ¥880 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥487 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥560 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$50 (¥2,086) | ¥10,296 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (¥250) | ¥468 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,833 prices entered by 322 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 29% cheaper than in Japan
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