Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 240% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 240% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (R$ 121) | R$ 30 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 31 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (R$ 59) | R$ 10 | + 469% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.33 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.39 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.99 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (R$ 79) | R$ 20 | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.82 | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.71 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (R$ 59) | R$ 42 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (R$ 22) | R$ 3.82 | + 482% | |
| Housing | + 292% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 292% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (R$ 12,348) | R$ 2,814 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,661 (R$ 8,204) | R$ 2,001 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $352 (R$ 1,737) | R$ 569 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,522 (R$ 7,515) | R$ 2,236 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,103 (R$ 5,446) | R$ 1,472 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (R$ 1,159) | R$ 404 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 (R$ 483) | R$ 84 | + 474% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (R$ 1,383) | R$ 2,006 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (R$ 445) | R$ 586 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 26 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (R$ 99) | R$ 19 | + 424% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (R$ 198) | R$ 245 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (R$ 298) | R$ 219 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (R$ 296) | R$ 347 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (R$ 296) | R$ 266 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (R$ 143,237) | R$ 98,696 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (R$ 3.66) | R$ 7 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (R$ 658) | R$ 223 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 153% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (R$ 74) | R$ 52 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (R$ 988) | R$ 244 | + 304% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.62 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (R$ 136) | R$ 47 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (R$ 333) | R$ 92 | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (R$ 81) | R$ 54 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (R$ 119) | R$ 189 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (R$ 593) | R$ 189 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 61) | R$ 26 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (R$ 489) | R$ 123 | + 298% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,364 prices entered by 2,024 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 170% more expensive than in Brazil
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