Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 153% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (169元) | 46元 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (70元) | 40元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (85元) | 16元 | + 434% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.14 (15元) | 18元 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (44元) | 19元 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (29元) | 11元 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (113元) | 63元 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (42元) | 15元 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (28元) | 6元 | + 345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (21元) | 7元 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (85元) | 118元 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (35元) | 8元 | + 319% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (32元) | 16元 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,268 (16,044元) | 15,059元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,634 (11,557元) | 9,006元 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $323 (2,284元) | 421元 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,953 (13,814元) | 7,547元 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,456 (10,297元) | 4,347元 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $274 (1,936元) | 262元 | + 639% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (783元) | 115元 | + 579% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (1,981元) | 1,086元 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (637元) | 589元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (72元) | 39元 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (141元) | 51元 | + 178% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (283元) | 529元 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (427元) | 248元 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (424元) | 626元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (424元) | 828元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 49% 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 (205,126元) | 161,247元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (9元) | 9元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (389元) | 204元 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 123% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (52元) | 39元 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (106元) | 27元 | + 295% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (1,415元) | 391元 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (46元) | 53元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (33元) | 33元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (36元) | 34元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (57元) | 13元 | + 329% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (20元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (194元) | 74元 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (440元) | 265元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (116元) | 110元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (170元) | 1,294元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (849元) | 348元 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (87元) | 79元 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (42元) | 29元 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (33元) | 18元 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (354元) | 410元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (71元) | 24元 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,366 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 80% more expensive than in China
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