Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 83% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (¥3,127) | ¥1,510 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,289) | ¥777 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (¥1,574) | ¥442 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.14 (¥280) | ¥210 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (¥812) | ¥332 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (¥532) | ¥626 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (¥2,099) | ¥855 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (¥787) | ¥1,035 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (¥525) | ¥461 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (¥396) | ¥271 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (¥1,574) | ¥1,299 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (¥656) | ¥205 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (¥590) | ¥227 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 66% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,268 (¥297,549) | ¥218,917 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,634 (¥214,340) | ¥128,457 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $323 (¥42,361) | ¥27,749 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,953 (¥256,188) | ¥187,909 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,456 (¥190,957) | ¥76,748 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $274 (¥35,912) | ¥19,268 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (¥14,522) | ¥4,419 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (¥36,730) | ¥43,152 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (¥11,813) | ¥17,240 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (¥1,333) | ¥1,196 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (¥2,624) | ¥3,024 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (¥5,254) | ¥6,406 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (¥7,924) | ¥3,885 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (¥7,871) | ¥8,497 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (¥7,871) | ¥10,842 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (¥3,804,220) | ¥3,145,430 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.55 (¥203) | ¥167 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (¥17,471) | ¥13,986 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 73% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥973) | ¥2,137 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (¥1,968) | ¥1,967 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (¥26,236) | ¥4,294 | + 511% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥856) | ¥677 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (¥608) | ¥635 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (¥661) | ¥529 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (¥1,048) | ¥195 | + 438% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (¥368) | ¥192 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (¥3,600) | ¥3,899 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (¥8,165) | ¥3,808 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (¥2,152) | ¥3,606 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (¥3,148) | ¥9,510 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (¥15,742) | ¥6,842 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (¥1,610) | ¥1,086 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (¥773) | ¥566 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (¥620) | ¥564 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥106,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (¥6,559) | ¥12,147 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (¥1,312) | ¥600 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 769 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 50% more expensive than in Japan
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