Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 234% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 234% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨1,245) | ₨343 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨635) | ₨292 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (₨404) | ₨141 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.04 (₨223) | ₨52 | + 326% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.50 (₨257) | ₨75 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (₨342) | ₨37 | + 826% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (₨904) | ₨233 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.92 (₨435) | ₨150 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (₨177) | ₨32 | + 457% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 (₨254) | ₨137 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,308) | ₨716 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.91 (₨288) | ₨86 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.11 (₨229) | ₨35 | + 545% | |
| Housing | + 429% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 429% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,362 (₨173,516) | ₨33,209 | + 423% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,695 (₨124,522) | ₨20,109 | + 519% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $314 (₨23,053) | ₨4,391 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (₨112,708) | ₨18,247 | + 518% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,052 (₨77,255) | ₨11,868 | + 551% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (₨14,761) | ₨3,639 | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (₨5,326) | ₨712 | + 648% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (₨20,572) | ₨29,927 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨6,616) | ₨10,869 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨747) | ₨398 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (₨1,469) | ₨220 | + 569% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (₨2,943) | ₨2,376 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (₨4,438) | ₨2,495 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (₨4,408) | ₨3,665 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (₨4,408) | ₨2,737 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 259% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 259% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (₨2,130,624) | ₨943,208 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (₨54) | ₨83 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (₨9,785) | ₨1,167 | + 739% | |
| Personal Care | + 303% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 303% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨545) | ₨99 | + 450% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨1,102) | ₨216 | + 410% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (₨14,694) | ₨630 | + 2232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨479) | ₨319 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (₨340) | ₨170 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (₨370) | ₨260 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨220) | ₨139 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (₨206) | ₨72 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨2,016) | ₨216 | + 835% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (₨4,744) | ₨1,196 | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,205) | ₨478 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨1,763) | ₨1,591 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (₨7,325) | ₨1,484 | + 394% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨901) | ₨517 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (₨433) | ₨180 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (₨348) | ₨187 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (₨7,274) | ₨1,487 | + 389% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (₨281) | ₨273 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 255% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,626 prices entered by 1,812 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 255% more expensive than in India
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