- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 329% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 329% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (R$ 75) | R$ 29 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (R$ 50) | R$ 7 | + 662% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.92 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.29 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (R$ 34) | R$ 4.85 | + 594% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (R$ 50) | R$ 15 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (R$ 34) | R$ 5.68 | + 497% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 3.28 | + 819% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (R$ 36) | R$ 4.61 | + 675% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R$ 65) | R$ 40 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (R$ 22) | R$ 3.22 | + 575% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (R$ 6,073) | R$ 3,133 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (R$ 3,218) | R$ 1,936 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (R$ 894) | R$ 637 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (R$ 2,921) | R$ 2,145 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (R$ 2,257) | R$ 1,333 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (R$ 376) | R$ 393 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (R$ 226) | R$ 81 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (R$ 1,787) | R$ 1,725 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 422 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 238% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 207 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (R$ 273) | R$ 183 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (R$ 376) | R$ 338 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 254 | - | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 149% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,299 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (R$ 3.01) | R$ 4.35 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (R$ 752) | R$ 201 | + 274% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 16 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 48 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (R$ 357) | R$ 230 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.89 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.02 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 75) | R$ 39 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (R$ 301) | R$ 97 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (R$ 66) | R$ 50 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (R$ 90) | R$ 171 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (R$ 414) | R$ 178 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (R$ 23) | R$ 24 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (R$ 263) | R$ 117 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,776 prices entered by 2,361 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.762
BRL
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 141% more expensive than in Brazil
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