Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 215% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (₨1,498) | ₨385 | + 289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (₨999) | ₨353 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (₨366) | ₨174 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.85 (₨154) | ₨58 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (₨566) | ₨86 | + 558% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.79 (₨232) | ₨45 | + 421% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (₨999) | ₨255 | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (₨427) | ₨176 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 (₨220) | ₨32 | + 590% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (₨233) | ₨169 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (₨1,581) | ₨842 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (₨416) | ₨96 | + 331% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨166) | ₨40 | + 319% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 246% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,881 (₨156,495) | ₨54,328 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 (₨84,592) | ₨31,937 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (₨16,918) | ₨4,849 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,009 (₨83,976) | ₨29,878 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (₨67,181) | ₨17,317 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (₨5,878) | ₨4,834 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (₨9,237) | ₨712 | + 1197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 (₨19,057) | ₨30,621 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨7,490) | ₨11,138 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (₨1,387) | ₨532 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (₨1,664) | ₨515 | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (₨3,333) | ₨2,548 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $120 (₨9,986) | ₨2,934 | + 240% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (₨4,993) | ₨4,380 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (₨4,993) | ₨3,418 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (₨2,413,345) | ₨2,030,960 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (₨88) | ₨104 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (₨4,577) | ₨1,120 | + 309% | |
| Personal Care | + 344% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 344% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨617) | ₨141 | + 338% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨1,248) | ₨318 | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (₨16,644) | ₨871 | + 1811% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨543) | ₨372 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (₨386) | ₨187 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (₨419) | ₨288 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (₨665) | ₨162 | + 311% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (₨234) | ₨88 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨2,284) | ₨311 | + 633% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (₨5,180) | ₨1,394 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,365) | ₨692 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨1,997) | ₨1,394 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (₨12,067) | ₨1,961 | + 515% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨832) | ₨882 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (₨490) | ₨211 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨583) | ₨187 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,020 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (₨4,161) | ₨1,641 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨832) | ₨303 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,850 prices entered by 1,206 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 171% more expensive than in India
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