Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 306% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 306% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨1,295) | ₨377 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨750) | ₨278 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 (₨365) | ₨139 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.50 (₨266) | ₨52 | + 416% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.30 (₨402) | ₨71 | + 464% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.96 (₨452) | ₨36 | + 1163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $14 (₨1,086) | ₨211 | + 414% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (₨463) | ₨133 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.46 (₨262) | ₨28 | + 831% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.59 (₨272) | ₨127 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (₨1,866) | ₨798 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.77 (₨362) | ₨84 | + 330% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 (₨293) | ₨35 | + 730% | |
| Housing | + 476% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 476% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,532 (₨192,178) | ₨32,340 | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,186 (₨165,936) | ₨19,892 | + 734% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $396 (₨30,029) | ₨4,354 | + 590% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,849 (₨140,334) | ₨22,004 | + 538% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 (₨112,087) | ₨13,146 | + 753% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $217 (₨16,504) | ₨3,238 | + 410% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (₨4,661) | ₨736 | + 533% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $378 (₨28,661) | ₨29,560 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (₨13,664) | ₨10,271 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨886) | ₨375 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (₨1,518) | ₨371 | + 310% | |
| Clothes | + 358% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 358% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $80 (₨6,073) | ₨2,376 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $178 (₨13,479) | ₨2,554 | + 428% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨7,591) | ₨3,734 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (₨15,182) | ₨2,705 | + 461% | |
| Transportation | + 310% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 310% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,653 (₨3,010,062) | ₨934,217 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (₨65) | ₨75 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (₨10,110) | ₨1,186 | + 753% | |
| Personal Care | + 374% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 374% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (₨868) | ₨96 | + 803% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨1,518) | ₨200 | + 658% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (₨11,386) | ₨922 | + 1134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨682) | ₨253 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (₨321) | ₨177 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨470) | ₨236 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $10 (₨759) | ₨150 | + 405% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.84 (₨216) | ₨70 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (₨1,986) | ₨233 | + 752% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $108 (₨8,198) | ₨1,241 | + 561% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (₨1,278) | ₨472 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨1,822) | ₨1,755 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $153 (₨11,612) | ₨1,907 | + 509% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨697) | ₨673 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (₨385) | ₨214 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (₨392) | ₨201 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,946 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $109 (₨8,259) | ₨1,809 | + 357% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.81 (₨365) | ₨257 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 333% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,680 prices entered by 2,354 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 333% more expensive than in India
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