- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 139% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (¥2,262) | ¥1,054 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (¥1,393) | ¥698 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (¥1,513) | ¥436 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.56 (¥631) | ¥205 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (¥896) | ¥285 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (¥1,016) | ¥777 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (¥1,520) | ¥910 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (¥1,023) | ¥697 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (¥908) | ¥414 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (¥1,078) | ¥265 | + 306% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (¥1,975) | ¥1,538 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (¥654) | ¥203 | + 223% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (¥656) | ¥198 | + 231% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (¥183,182) | ¥231,808 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (¥97,078) | ¥125,591 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (¥26,955) | ¥21,159 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (¥88,112) | ¥113,754 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (¥68,096) | ¥74,885 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (¥11,349) | ¥12,611 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (¥6,810) | ¥4,134 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (¥53,909) | ¥55,558 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (¥1,418) | ¥693 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (¥1,702) | ¥1,827 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (¥8,228) | ¥4,215 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (¥11,349) | ¥8,321 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 68% more expensive 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 | $0.86 (¥98) | ¥145 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (¥22,699) | ¥11,257 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (¥1,702) | ¥1,278 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (¥1,702) | ¥1,016 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (¥10,782) | ¥3,622 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (¥908) | ¥630 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (¥851) | ¥707 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (¥454) | ¥455 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (¥454) | ¥137 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (¥340) | ¥217 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (¥2,270) | ¥2,939 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (¥9,079) | ¥4,035 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (¥1,990) | ¥3,358 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (¥2,724) | ¥12,964 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (¥12,484) | ¥7,899 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (¥681) | ¥880 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (¥567) | ¥491 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (¥340) | ¥560 | - 39% | |
| 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 | $70 (¥7,945) | ¥10,296 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (¥340) | ¥468 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,832 prices entered by 324 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 52% more expensive than in Japan
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