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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 422% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 422% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (₨1,466) | ₨395 | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (₨799) | ₨256 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (₨816) | ₨143 | + 471% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.15 (₨218) | ₨52 | + 322% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (₨509) | ₨72 | + 611% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (₨428) | ₨37 | + 1058% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (₨732) | ₨195 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.99 (₨414) | ₨141 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6 (₨418) | ₨24 | + 1608% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $11 (₨769) | ₨120 | + 540% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $28 (₨1,970) | ₨865 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.70 (₨325) | ₨82 | + 297% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.97 (₨344) | ₨33 | + 933% | |
| Housing | + 359% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 359% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,112 (₨146,170) | ₨31,083 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,800 (₨124,565) | ₨20,754 | + 500% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 (₨24,221) | ₨4,254 | + 469% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,000 (₨138,405) | ₨23,521 | + 488% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,500 (₨103,804) | ₨15,196 | + 583% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (₨13,841) | ₨3,423 | + 304% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (₨3,391) | ₨770 | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $400 (₨27,681) | ₨33,125 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,692 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨865) | ₨417 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (₨1,384) | ₨548 | + 153% | |
| Clothes | + 225% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 225% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,415 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $200 (₨13,841) | ₨2,721 | + 409% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨6,920) | ₨4,055 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,296 | - | |
| Transportation | + 396% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 396% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,000 (₨2,422,088) | ₨887,287 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (₨60) | ₨79 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (₨13,841) | ₨1,291 | + 972% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 216% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (₨1,038) | ₨128 | + 710% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨1,038) | ₨319 | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (₨6,574) | ₨1,169 | + 462% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (₨554) | ₨274 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (₨519) | ₨183 | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (₨277) | ₨228 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (₨277) | ₨128 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (₨208) | ₨72 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨1,384) | ₨303 | + 357% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (₨5,536) | ₨1,264 | + 338% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,213) | ₨503 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨1,661) | ₨2,139 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 (₨13,841) | ₨1,833 | + 655% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨830) | ₨861 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨346) | ₨219 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨208) | ₨238 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨37,720 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨71 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (₨4,844) | ₨2,285 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (₨208) | ₨256 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 315% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28,728 prices entered by 4,022 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 315% more expensive than in India
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