Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (¥1,757) | ¥968 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (¥896) | ¥699 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (¥570) | ¥444 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.04 (¥315) | ¥201 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.50 (¥363) | ¥251 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (¥482) | ¥622 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (¥1,276) | ¥903 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.92 (¥614) | ¥771 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (¥250) | ¥384 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 (¥359) | ¥306 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (¥1,846) | ¥1,331 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.91 (¥406) | ¥199 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.11 (¥323) | ¥226 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,362 (¥244,871) | ¥268,095 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,695 (¥175,729) | ¥150,794 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $314 (¥32,533) | ¥23,880 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (¥159,057) | ¥140,127 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,052 (¥109,025) | ¥77,433 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (¥20,832) | ¥12,855 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (¥7,516) | ¥4,197 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (¥29,031) | ¥63,991 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (¥9,337) | ¥10,809 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (¥1,054) | ¥901 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (¥2,074) | ¥2,418 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (¥4,153) | ¥6,864 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (¥6,263) | ¥4,416 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (¥6,221) | ¥8,088 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (¥6,221) | ¥12,131 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (¥3,006,807) | ¥2,676,280 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (¥77) | ¥136 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (¥13,809) | ¥10,472 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥769) | ¥1,225 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (¥1,555) | ¥1,626 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (¥20,737) | ¥6,148 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥676) | ¥812 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (¥481) | ¥655 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (¥522) | ¥501 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (¥311) | ¥170 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (¥291) | ¥229 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (¥2,846) | ¥2,983 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (¥6,695) | ¥3,633 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (¥1,701) | ¥3,659 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (¥2,488) | ¥12,969 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (¥10,337) | ¥6,422 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (¥1,272) | ¥1,122 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (¥611) | ¥445 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (¥490) | ¥556 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥50,234 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (¥10,265) | ¥9,469 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (¥397) | ¥525 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 959 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 20% more expensive than in Japan
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