- 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 | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 136% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (60TL) | 25TL | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26TL) | 20TL | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (19TL) | 10TL | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.48 (16TL) | 3.50TL | + 370% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.54 (17TL) | 24TL | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (24TL) | 3.00TL | + 708% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (24TL) | 16TL | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.21 (19TL) | 3.00TL | + 538% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (15TL) | 2.00TL | + 670% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (12TL) | 8TL | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (55TL) | 65TL | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.81 (10TL) | 3.50TL | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.06 (19TL) | 2.00TL | + 829% | |
| Housing | + 342% | |||
| Housing in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 342% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,077 (7,626TL) | 1,250TL | + 510% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,264 (4,639TL) | 1,000TL | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (821TL) | 300TL | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $963 (3,536TL) | 1,000TL | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,312 (4,816TL) | 850TL | + 467% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $273 (1,003TL) | 200TL | + 402% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (267TL) | 60TL | + 344% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $450 (1,652TL) | 1,200TL | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (330TL) | 400TL | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (53TL) | 20TL | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (73TL) | 15TL | + 388% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 66% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (239TL) | 250TL | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (132TL) | 35TL | + 276% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (312TL) | 280TL | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (330TL) | 300TL | + 10% | |
| 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 | - | 98,900TL | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2.83TL) | 5.18TL | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 200TL | - | |
| 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 (44TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (275TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (29TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (23TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $12 (44TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.52 (13TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.95 (11TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (55TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 3% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $100 (367TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (51TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (220TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (495TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (37TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (18TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (21TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (184TL) | 150TL | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 99% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 7,349TL
($2,002)
in Christiansted
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,700TL
in Alanya.
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