Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 211% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 211% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (6,873 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (3,925 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.59 (2,032 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.68 (1,336 ₦) | 802 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.96 (2,168 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (2,342 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (4,546 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.85 (2,126 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.30 (1,564 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.41 (1,605 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 389% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (11,400 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 296% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.29 (1,924 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 435% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.13 (1,501 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 153% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,532 (920,260 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,186 (794,598 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $396 (143,798 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 585% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,849 (672,001 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 (536,739 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $217 (79,030 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 547% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (22,321 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $378 (137,246 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (65,430 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (4,242 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (7,270 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 510% | |
| Clothes | + 431% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 431% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $80 (29,080 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 304% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $178 (64,547 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 515% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (36,350 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (72,700 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 207% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 207% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,653 (14,413,935 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 704% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (313 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (48,413 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 285% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 285% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (4,154 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (7,270 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (54,525 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 690% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (1,536 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (2,251 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $10 (3,635 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 990% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.84 (1,033 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (9,510 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $108 (39,258 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 648% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (6,119 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (8,724 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $153 (55,603 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,339 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (1,845 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (1,879 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $109 (39,549 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (1,817 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 292% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,232 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 193% more expensive than in Nigeria
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