- 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 | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 177% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (67TL) | 25TL | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (29TL) | 20TL | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (21TL) | 10TL | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.48 (18TL) | 3.50TL | + 424% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.54 (19TL) | 24TL | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (27TL) | 3.00TL | + 801% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27TL) | 16TL | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.21 (21TL) | 3.00TL | + 612% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (17TL) | 2.00TL | + 760% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (13TL) | 8TL | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (61TL) | 65TL | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.81 (12TL) | 3.50TL | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.06 (21TL) | 2.00TL | + 936% | |
| Housing | + 378% | |||
| Housing in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 378% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,849 (7,573TL) | 1,250TL | + 506% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,264 (5,177TL) | 1,000TL | + 418% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (916TL) | 300TL | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $963 (3,947TL) | 1,000TL | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,312 (5,374TL) | 850TL | + 532% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $273 (1,120TL) | 200TL | + 460% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (297TL) | 60TL | + 396% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $450 (1,844TL) | 1,200TL | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (369TL) | 400TL | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (60TL) | 20TL | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (82TL) | 15TL | + 445% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 90% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (266TL) | 250TL | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (147TL) | 35TL | + 319% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (348TL) | 280TL | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (369TL) | 300TL | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 8% 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 (3.16TL) | 5.18TL | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 200TL | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 25% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (49TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (307TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (33TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (26TL) | 8TL | + 250% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $12 (49TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.52 (14TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.95 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (61TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 5% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $100 (410TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (57TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (246TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (552TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (41TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (20TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (23TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (205TL) | 150TL | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 13TL | - | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 104% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 7,738TL
($1,889)
in Christiansted
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,800TL
in Alanya.
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