Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 75% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (¥2,155) | ¥1,030 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (¥1,187) | ¥723 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (¥1,061) | ¥464 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.68 (¥404) | ¥214 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (¥698) | ¥290 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (¥708) | ¥590 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (¥1,375) | ¥1,191 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.85 (¥643) | ¥734 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.30 (¥473) | ¥393 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.41 (¥485) | ¥259 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $29 (¥3,165) | ¥1,788 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.29 (¥582) | ¥217 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.13 (¥454) | ¥241 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,532 (¥278,281) | ¥215,961 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,186 (¥240,282) | ¥118,089 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $396 (¥43,484) | ¥14,600 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,849 (¥203,209) | ¥132,624 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 (¥162,307) | ¥114,972 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $217 (¥23,898) | ¥10,415 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (¥6,750) | ¥3,407 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $378 (¥41,502) | ¥35,637 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (¥19,786) | ¥10,420 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (¥1,283) | ¥665 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (¥2,198) | ¥1,845 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 213% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 213% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $80 (¥8,794) | ¥5,921 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $178 (¥19,518) | ¥4,587 | + 326% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (¥10,992) | ¥8,447 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (¥21,984) | ¥13,816 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,653 (¥4,358,691) | ¥2,936,380 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (¥95) | ¥143 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (¥14,640) | ¥9,719 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (¥1,256) | ¥1,375 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (¥2,198) | ¥807 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (¥16,488) | ¥8,290 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥543 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (¥465) | ¥696 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (¥681) | ¥558 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $10 (¥1,099) | ¥186 | + 492% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.84 (¥312) | ¥229 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (¥2,876) | ¥2,634 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $108 (¥11,871) | ¥3,927 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (¥1,850) | ¥3,170 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (¥2,638) | ¥10,399 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $153 (¥16,814) | ¥7,477 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (¥1,010) | ¥1,286 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (¥558) | ¥495 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (¥568) | ¥522 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,253 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (¥7,145) | ¥8,663 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (¥550) | ¥480 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,416 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 61% more expensive than in Japan
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