Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (130元) | 42元 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (87元) | 39元 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (32元) | 14元 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 (18元) | 14元 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.27 (38元) | 16元 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (30元) | 10元 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (87元) | 50元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.54 (40元) | 16元 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (14元) | 6元 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (16元) | 6元 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (121元) | 89元 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.49 (18元) | 8元 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (15元) | 13元 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,881 (13,577元) | 12,713元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 (7,339元) | 5,917元 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (1,468元) | 450元 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,009 (7,286元) | 6,564元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (5,828元) | 3,518元 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (510元) | 296元 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (801元) | 100元 | + 705% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 (1,653元) | 1,460元 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (650元) | 553元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (120元) | 43元 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (144元) | 55元 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (289元) | 418元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $120 (866元) | 302元 | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (433元) | 553元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (433元) | 705元 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (209,377元) | 148,726元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (8元) | 8元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (397元) | 228元 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 114% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (54元) | 42元 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (108元) | 59元 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (1,444元) | 114元 | + 1169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (47元) | 67元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (33元) | 57元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (36元) | 25元 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (58元) | 6元 | + 837% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (20元) | 13元 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (198元) | 85元 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (449元) | 178元 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (202元) | 105元 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (173元) | 1,179元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (722元) | 320元 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (108元) | 81元 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (43元) | 28元 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (36元) | 19元 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (361元) | 412元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (72元) | 25元 | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 750 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 74% more expensive than in China
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