- 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 | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 126% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (57TL) | 25TL | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25TL) | 20TL | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (18TL) | 10TL | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.48 (16TL) | 3.50TL | + 350% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.54 (16TL) | 24TL | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (23TL) | 3.00TL | + 674% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (23TL) | 16TL | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.21 (18TL) | 3.00TL | + 511% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (15TL) | 2.00TL | + 638% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (12TL) | 8TL | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (53TL) | 65TL | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.81 (10TL) | 3.50TL | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.06 (18TL) | 2.00TL | + 790% | |
| Housing | + 329% | |||
| Housing in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 329% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,077 (7,308TL) | 1,250TL | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,264 (4,446TL) | 1,000TL | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (786TL) | 300TL | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,084 (3,812TL) | 1,000TL | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,312 (4,615TL) | 850TL | + 443% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $273 (961TL) | 200TL | + 381% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (255TL) | 60TL | + 326% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $450 (1,583TL) | 1,200TL | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (317TL) | 400TL | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (51TL) | 20TL | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (70TL) | 15TL | + 368% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 57% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (229TL) | 250TL | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (126TL) | 35TL | + 260% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (299TL) | 280TL | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (317TL) | 300TL | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 12% 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 (2.71TL) | 5.18TL | - 48% | |
| 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 (42TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (264TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (352TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (49TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (211TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (474TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (176TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 119% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 8,959TL
($2,547)
in Christiansted
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,100TL
in Alanya.
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