- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
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- Christiansted
- Amiens
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Cost of living in Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 60% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€15) | €8 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (€4.47) | €4.33 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.48 (€3.81) | €1.55 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.54 (€3.86) | €4.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (€5.62) | €2.50 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.63) | €4.00 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.21 (€4.44) | €2.00 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (€3.57) | €2.00 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (€2.79) | €3.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €6.00 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.81 (€2.40) | €2.00 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.06 (€4.31) | €1.32 | + 227% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 95% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,849 (€1,574) | €800 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,264 (€1,076) | €600 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (€190) | €125 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $963 (€820) | €450 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,312 (€1,117) | €350 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $273 (€233) | €75 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (€62) | €30 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $450 (€383) | €364 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€77) | €116 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (€12) | €5.31 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€17) | €13 | + 36% | |
| 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 (€55) | €100 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (€30) | €30 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€72) | €70 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (€77) | €100 | - 23% | |
| 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 | $0.76 (€0.64) | €1.43 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €45 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 63% 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 (€64) | €24 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (€7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (€5.45) | €3.75 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €4.00 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.52 (€3.00) | €1.19 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.95 (€2.51) | €2.00 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (€13) | €27 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 64% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $100 (€85) | €41 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (€15) | €20 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (€51) | €80 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (€115) | €26 | + 341% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (€4.26) | €2.00 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (€4.80) | €3.00 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€43) | €31 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €8 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 50% more expensive than in Amiens (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,743
($4,397)
in Christiansted
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Amiens.
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