Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 72% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (¥2,544) | ¥986 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (¥968) | ¥703 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (¥1,371) | ¥415 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.79 (¥318) | ¥204 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.15 (¥359) | ¥277 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (¥464) | ¥673 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (¥1,828) | ¥1,005 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (¥685) | ¥747 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (¥457) | ¥395 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (¥344) | ¥300 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (¥1,371) | ¥1,558 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (¥571) | ¥209 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (¥514) | ¥222 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (¥285,588) | ¥284,523 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,661 (¥189,743) | ¥151,718 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $352 (¥40,177) | ¥17,346 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,522 (¥173,812) | ¥141,653 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,103 (¥125,953) | ¥77,468 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (¥26,810) | ¥12,681 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 (¥11,180) | ¥4,016 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (¥31,986) | ¥46,045 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (¥10,287) | ¥15,187 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (¥1,161) | ¥608 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (¥2,285) | ¥1,983 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (¥4,576) | ¥7,139 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (¥6,900) | ¥4,398 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (¥6,854) | ¥8,362 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (¥6,854) | ¥13,929 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 35% 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 (¥3,312,815) | ¥2,592,290 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (¥85) | ¥141 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (¥15,215) | ¥10,026 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥847) | ¥1,148 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (¥1,714) | ¥1,229 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (¥22,847) | ¥6,411 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥745) | ¥707 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (¥529) | ¥608 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (¥575) | ¥599 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (¥343) | ¥129 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (¥321) | ¥281 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (¥3,135) | ¥3,631 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (¥7,704) | ¥4,623 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (¥1,874) | ¥3,597 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (¥2,742) | ¥16,372 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (¥13,708) | ¥5,294 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (¥1,402) | ¥1,075 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (¥673) | ¥498 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (¥540) | ¥500 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,039 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (¥11,310) | ¥9,729 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (¥437) | ¥554 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 581 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2022.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 42% more expensive than in Japan
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