- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 339% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 339% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (R$ 75) | R$ 29 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (R$ 50) | R$ 7 | + 657% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.56 (R$ 21) | R$ 3.26 | + 539% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (R$ 34) | R$ 4.65 | + 621% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (R$ 50) | R$ 15 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (R$ 34) | R$ 5.60 | + 503% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 3.25 | + 821% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (R$ 36) | R$ 4.56 | + 679% | |
| 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 | + 236% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (R$ 22) | R$ 3.20 | + 575% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (R$ 6,046) | R$ 3,153 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (R$ 3,204) | R$ 1,955 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (R$ 890) | R$ 578 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (R$ 2,908) | R$ 2,127 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (R$ 2,247) | R$ 1,330 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (R$ 375) | R$ 410 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (R$ 225) | R$ 83 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (R$ 1,779) | R$ 1,724 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 429 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 47) | R$ 21 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 235% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 203 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (R$ 272) | R$ 183 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (R$ 375) | R$ 327 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 259 | - | |
| 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$ 86,104 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (R$ 3.23) | R$ 4.29 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (R$ 749) | R$ 202 | + 271% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 47 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (R$ 356) | R$ 236 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.05 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 75) | R$ 39 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (R$ 300) | R$ 96 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (R$ 66) | R$ 50 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (R$ 90) | R$ 176 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (R$ 412) | R$ 174 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (R$ 262) | R$ 115 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,415 prices entered by 2,595 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 142% more expensive than in Brazil
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