Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 283% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 283% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (R$ 89) | R$ 28 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 52) | R$ 25 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.50 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.39 | + 440% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.30 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.96 (R$ 31) | R$ 5.54 | + 462% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $14 (R$ 75) | R$ 16 | + 377% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 6 | + 424% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.46 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.11 | + 340% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.59 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.70 | + 299% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (R$ 128) | R$ 38 | + 236% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.77 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 258% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.40 | + 494% | |
| Housing | + 344% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 344% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,532 (R$ 13,232) | R$ 3,364 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,186 (R$ 11,425) | R$ 1,922 | + 494% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $396 (R$ 2,068) | R$ 481 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,849 (R$ 9,662) | R$ 1,977 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 (R$ 7,717) | R$ 1,289 | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $217 (R$ 1,136) | R$ 293 | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (R$ 321) | R$ 78 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $378 (R$ 1,973) | R$ 1,525 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (R$ 941) | R$ 438 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 61) | R$ 24 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (R$ 105) | R$ 16 | + 534% | |
| Clothes | + 321% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 321% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $80 (R$ 418) | R$ 217 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $178 (R$ 928) | R$ 176 | + 427% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (R$ 523) | R$ 310 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (R$ 1,045) | R$ 243 | + 330% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 160% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,653 (R$ 207,248) | R$ 87,541 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (R$ 4.51) | R$ 4.32 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (R$ 696) | R$ 208 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 252% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 252% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (R$ 60) | R$ 18 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (R$ 105) | R$ 38 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (R$ 784) | R$ 241 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (R$ 47) | R$ 16 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $10 (R$ 52) | R$ 5.34 | + 878% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.84 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.69 | + 302% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (R$ 137) | R$ 40 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 183% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $108 (R$ 564) | R$ 101 | + 458% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (R$ 88) | R$ 51 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (R$ 125) | R$ 234 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $153 (R$ 799) | R$ 179 | + 346% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 24 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $109 (R$ 569) | R$ 114 | + 399% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.81 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 243% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,091 prices entered by 1,123 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 243% more expensive than in Brazil
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