- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- France
- Christiansted
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 57% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€14) | €8 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (€4.55) | €4.00 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.48 (€3.88) | €1.68 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.54 (€3.93) | €4.00 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (€5.72) | €3.00 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.73) | €4.00 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.21 (€4.52) | €2.00 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (€3.64) | €3.00 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (€2.84) | €3.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €6.00 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.81 (€2.44) | €2.00 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.06 (€4.39) | €0.98 | + 348% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 115% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,077 (€1,801) | €800 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,487 (€1,289) | €600 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (€194) | €125 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,177 (€1,020) | €450 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,312 (€1,137) | €350 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $273 (€237) | €75 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (€63) | €30 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $450 (€390) | €364 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€78) | €116 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (€13) | €5.31 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€17) | €13 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 16% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (€56) | €100 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (€31) | €30 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€74) | €70 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (€78) | €100 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 14% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.67) | €1.40 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €45 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 61% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (€10) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (€65) | €24 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (€7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (€5.55) | €3.75 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €4.00 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.52 (€3.05) | €1.19 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.95 (€2.56) | €2.00 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (€13) | €27 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 65% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $100 (€87) | €41 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (€12) | €20 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (€52) | €80 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (€117) | €26 | + 350% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (€4.34) | €2.00 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (€4.89) | €3.00 | + 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €120 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€43) | €31 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €8 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by less than 5 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 55% more expensive than in Amiens (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,038
($4,657)
in Christiansted
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,600
in Amiens.
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