Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 122% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (R$ 89) | R$ 36 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (R$ 59) | R$ 35 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.85 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.47 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.79 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (R$ 79) | R$ 26 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.77 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.92 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (R$ 94) | R$ 44 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.96 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 153% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,881 (R$ 9,280) | R$ 3,756 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 (R$ 5,016) | R$ 2,483 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (R$ 1,003) | R$ 622 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,009 (R$ 4,980) | R$ 2,713 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (R$ 3,984) | R$ 1,683 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (R$ 349) | R$ 617 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (R$ 548) | R$ 91 | + 505% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 (R$ 1,130) | R$ 1,939 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (R$ 444) | R$ 659 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (R$ 82) | R$ 30 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (R$ 99) | R$ 21 | + 367% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (R$ 198) | R$ 258 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $120 (R$ 592) | R$ 252 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (R$ 296) | R$ 405 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (R$ 296) | R$ 314 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (R$ 143,112) | R$ 117,955 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (R$ 5.23) | R$ 5.48 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (R$ 271) | R$ 233 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 157% 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$ 22 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (R$ 74) | R$ 44 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (R$ 987) | R$ 259 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (R$ 25) | R$ 19 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (R$ 39) | R$ 7 | + 435% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.33 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (R$ 135) | R$ 55 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (R$ 307) | R$ 111 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (R$ 81) | R$ 64 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (R$ 118) | R$ 239 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (R$ 716) | R$ 199 | + 260% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 29 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 206% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (R$ 247) | R$ 132 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 11 | + 340% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,958 prices entered by 1,750 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 89% more expensive than in Brazil
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