- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Turkey
- Christiansted
- Alanya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 5% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (57TL) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (19TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.48 (16TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.54 (16TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (23TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (23TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.21 (18TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (15TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (12TL) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (53TL) | 80TL | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.81 (10TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.06 (18TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 119% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,077 (7,335TL) | 1,000TL | + 634% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,487 (5,250TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (789TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,177 (4,155TL) | 1,000TL | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,312 (4,632TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $273 (965TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (256TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $450 (1,589TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (318TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (51TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (70TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (230TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (126TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (300TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (318TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 11% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2.72TL) | 4.86TL | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (42TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (265TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (28TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (23TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $12 (42TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.52 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.95 (10TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (53TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $100 (353TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (49TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (212TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (476TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (35TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (18TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (20TL) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (177TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 33% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,866TL
($1,095)
in Christiansted
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,900TL
in Alanya.
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