Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (¥2,688) | ¥1,027 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (¥1,792) | ¥808 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (¥657) | ¥613 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 (¥369) | ¥220 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.27 (¥787) | ¥323 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (¥618) | ¥613 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (¥1,792) | ¥1,107 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.54 (¥827) | ¥766 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (¥285) | ¥468 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (¥334) | ¥304 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (¥2,512) | ¥1,290 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.49 (¥372) | ¥218 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (¥315) | ¥191 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,881 (¥280,812) | ¥365,082 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 (¥151,790) | ¥197,136 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (¥30,358) | ¥19,132 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,009 (¥150,685) | ¥174,888 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (¥120,548) | ¥112,259 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (¥10,548) | ¥12,528 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (¥16,575) | ¥4,254 | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 (¥34,196) | ¥74,559 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (¥13,439) | ¥25,414 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (¥2,489) | ¥1,338 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (¥2,987) | ¥2,815 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 88% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (¥5,981) | ¥8,708 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $120 (¥17,919) | ¥5,103 | + 251% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (¥8,960) | ¥9,892 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (¥8,960) | ¥12,189 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (¥4,330,454) | ¥3,079,890 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (¥158) | ¥170 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (¥8,213) | ¥9,221 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥1,107) | ¥2,133 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (¥2,240) | ¥2,551 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (¥29,865) | ¥6,000 | + 398% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥974) | ¥1,337 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (¥692) | ¥930 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (¥752) | ¥622 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (¥1,193) | ¥224 | + 432% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (¥419) | ¥188 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (¥4,098) | ¥4,604 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (¥9,295) | ¥4,908 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (¥4,181) | ¥3,873 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (¥3,584) | ¥7,212 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (¥14,933) | ¥8,269 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (¥2,240) | ¥1,244 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (¥896) | ¥547 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (¥747) | ¥674 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (¥7,466) | ¥9,530 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (¥1,493) | ¥600 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 476 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 27% more expensive than in Japan
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