Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 354% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 354% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (₨1,905) | ₨330 | + 477% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨660) | ₨293 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (₨934) | ₨163 | + 473% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.33 (₨182) | ₨54 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.99 (₨311) | ₨82 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (₨316) | ₨41 | + 676% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (₨1,245) | ₨216 | + 477% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (₨467) | ₨152 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (₨311) | ₨29 | + 979% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (₨235) | ₨149 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨934) | ₨767 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (₨389) | ₨87 | + 345% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (₨350) | ₨35 | + 893% | |
| Housing | + 504% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 504% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (₨194,547) | ₨31,400 | + 520% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,661 (₨129,256) | ₨20,122 | + 542% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $352 (₨27,369) | ₨4,477 | + 511% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,522 (₨118,403) | ₨22,933 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,103 (₨85,801) | ₨14,192 | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (₨18,263) | ₨3,664 | + 398% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 (₨7,616) | ₨511 | + 1391% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (₨21,789) | ₨29,219 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨7,008) | ₨12,383 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨791) | ₨416 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (₨1,556) | ₨320 | + 387% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (₨3,117) | ₨2,328 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (₨4,701) | ₨2,564 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (₨4,669) | ₨3,571 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (₨4,669) | ₨3,002 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 257% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 257% 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 (₨2,256,739) | ₨980,422 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (₨58) | ₨108 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (₨10,364) | ₨1,414 | + 633% | |
| Personal Care | + 253% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 253% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨577) | ₨140 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨1,167) | ₨303 | + 285% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (₨15,564) | ₨1,443 | + 978% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨508) | ₨402 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (₨361) | ₨190 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (₨392) | ₨248 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨233) | ₨152 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (₨219) | ₨72 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨2,136) | ₨373 | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (₨5,248) | ₨1,357 | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,277) | ₨595 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨1,868) | ₨1,516 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (₨9,338) | ₨2,086 | + 348% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨955) | ₨594 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (₨459) | ₨229 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (₨368) | ₨175 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (₨7,705) | ₨1,530 | + 404% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (₨298) | ₨244 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 290% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,577 prices entered by 976 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 290% more expensive than in India
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