Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 226% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 226% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (R$ 92) | R$ 28 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 47) | R$ 27 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.04 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.94 | + 319% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.50 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.54 | + 357% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 18 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.92 (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 348% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.61 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.98 | + 278% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 97) | R$ 39 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.91 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.11 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.47 | + 387% | |
| Housing | + 305% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 305% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,362 (R$ 12,847) | R$ 3,055 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,695 (R$ 9,220) | R$ 1,836 | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $314 (R$ 1,707) | R$ 501 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (R$ 8,345) | R$ 2,153 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,052 (R$ 5,720) | R$ 1,313 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (R$ 1,093) | R$ 369 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (R$ 394) | R$ 80 | + 392% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (R$ 1,523) | R$ 1,697 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (R$ 490) | R$ 480 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 23 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (R$ 109) | R$ 17 | + 540% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (R$ 218) | R$ 199 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (R$ 329) | R$ 187 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (R$ 326) | R$ 329 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (R$ 326) | R$ 248 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 139% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (R$ 157,754) | R$ 89,783 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (R$ 4.03) | R$ 4.64 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (R$ 725) | R$ 222 | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | + 210% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 210% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (R$ 82) | R$ 41 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (R$ 1,088) | R$ 217 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.89 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.15 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (R$ 149) | R$ 45 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (R$ 351) | R$ 94 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (R$ 89) | R$ 53 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (R$ 131) | R$ 213 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (R$ 542) | R$ 176 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 25 | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,584 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (R$ 539) | R$ 117 | + 358% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,931 prices entered by 1,815 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 189% more expensive than in Brazil
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