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Japan vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Cost of Living Summary

Japan is 0.6% more expensive than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines overall.

Restaurants: pay 32.8% less in Japan
Groceries: pay 36.6% less in Japan
Transportation: pay 39.0% less in Japan
Housing: pay 47.4% more in Japan
Childcare: pay 4.0 times more in Japan
Entertainment and Sports: pay 46.3% more in Japan
Clothing: pay 29.0% less in Japan

The cost of childcare, housing, and entertainment and sports in Japan are more expensive than in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Expenses including transportation, groceries, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Japan. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Japan.

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Japan vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Japan instead of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you would:

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pay 32.8% less for restaurants

	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Japan
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.48 EC$17.50	$6.75 ¥1,066	+4.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$10.55 EC$28.50	$5.10 ¥805	-51.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.34 EC$6.33	$1.13 ¥179	-51.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$0.76 ¥120	-59.1%
Average			-32.8%

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pay 36.6% less for groceries

	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Japan
Bread 1 loaf	$2.13 EC$5.76	$1.53 ¥241	-28.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.47 EC$17.49	$5.55 ¥877	-14.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.14 EC$32.81	$5.56 ¥879	-54.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.49 EC$12.13	$2.01 ¥318	-55.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.80 EC$4.86	$2.85 ¥450	+58.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.32 EC$11.67	$2.16 ¥342	-49.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.60 EC$4.31	$1.08 ¥171	-32.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$4.37 EC$11.80	$1.54 ¥243	-64.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.65 EC$7.18	$1.92 ¥303	-27.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.75 EC$4.72	$1.10 ¥174	-37.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.75 EC$4.72	$1.08 ¥170	-38.4%
Average			-36.6%

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pay 39.0% less for transportation

	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Japan
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$11.87 EC$32.09	$4.11 ¥649	-65.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$49.95 EC$135.00	$63.20 ¥9,986	+26.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$37,927.14 EC$102K	$21,047.50 ¥3M	-44.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$25.90 EC$70.00	$24.65 ¥3,895	-4.8%
Average			-39.0%

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pay 47.4% more for housing

	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Japan
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$51.80 EC$140.00	$33.54 ¥5,300	-35.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$546.58 ¥86,367	+92.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$323.77 EC$875.00	$360.78 ¥57,008	+11.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$56.59 EC$152.94	$113.26 ¥17,897	+100.1%
Average			+47.4%

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pay 4.0 times more for childcare

	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Japan
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$104.84 EC$283.33	$417.01 ¥65,893	+297.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$11,300.14 ¥2M
Average			+297.8%

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pay 46.3% more for entertainment and sports

	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Japan
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.67 EC$4.50	$2.57 ¥406	+54.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.07 EC$11.00	$3.06 ¥483	-24.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.07 EC$11.00	$3.83 ¥605	-6.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$32.38 EC$87.50	$53.31 ¥8,424	+64.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.63 EC$12.50	$11.73 ¥1,853	+153.6%
Average			+46.3%

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pay 29.0% less for clothing

	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Japan
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$64.75 EC$175.00	$46.32 ¥7,320	-28.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$61.98 EC$167.50	$31.33 ¥4,950	-49.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$59.45 ¥9,394	-19.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$81.04 ¥12,805	-12.4%
Average			-29.0%

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