- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 487% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 487% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (₨1,433) | ₨420 | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (₨882) | ₨267 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (₨959) | ₨142 | + 576% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.56 (₨400) | ₨52 | + 676% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (₨568) | ₨71 | + 699% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (₨643) | ₨39 | + 1555% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (₨963) | ₨201 | + 380% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (₨648) | ₨138 | + 369% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (₨575) | ₨25 | + 2243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (₨683) | ₨122 | + 461% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨1,251) | ₨829 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (₨414) | ₨82 | + 407% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (₨415) | ₨32 | + 1181% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (₨116,042) | ₨31,121 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (₨61,497) | ₨21,203 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (₨17,075) | ₨4,520 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (₨55,817) | ₨24,691 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (₨43,137) | ₨15,583 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (₨7,190) | ₨3,830 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (₨4,314) | ₨826 | + 422% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (₨34,150) | ₨33,666 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,641 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨898) | ₨380 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨1,078) | ₨565 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,411 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (₨5,212) | ₨2,667 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨7,190) | ₨3,749 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,910 | - | |
| Transportation | + 300% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 300% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨878,319 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (₨62) | ₨78 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (₨14,379) | ₨1,346 | + 968% | |
| Personal Care | + 219% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (₨1,078) | ₨137 | + 689% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨1,078) | ₨285 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (₨6,830) | ₨1,553 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (₨575) | ₨257 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (₨539) | ₨178 | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (₨288) | ₨225 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (₨288) | ₨135 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (₨216) | ₨72 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨1,438) | ₨277 | + 420% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (₨5,752) | ₨1,190 | + 383% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,261) | ₨472 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨1,725) | ₨1,972 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (₨7,909) | ₨1,765 | + 348% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (₨431) | ₨618 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨359) | ₨195 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨216) | ₨208 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (₨5,033) | ₨1,881 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (₨216) | ₨252 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 254% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,939 prices entered by 4,596 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 254% more expensive than in India
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