Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 225% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 225% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (28,889 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 366% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (19,259 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 353% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (7,059 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 (3,963 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 228% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.27 (8,462 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (6,641 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 344% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (19,259 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.54 (8,885 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (3,062 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (3,590 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (26,995 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.49 (3,996 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 269% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (3,384 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,881 (3,018,138 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 (1,631,422 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (326,284 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,009 (1,619,545 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (1,295,636 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (113,368 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (178,148 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 521% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 (367,531 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (144,445 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (26,750 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 1120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (32,099 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 975% | |
| Clothes | + 575% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 575% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (64,284 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 278% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $120 (192,593 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 1128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (96,296 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (96,296 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (46,543,260 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 831% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (1,700 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (88,272 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 538% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 538% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (11,900 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (24,074 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1262% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (320,988 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 1722% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (10,468 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (7,438 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 325% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (8,082 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (12,823 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 339% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (4,507 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (44,047 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 1113% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (99,900 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (44,938 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (38,519 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (160,494 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (24,074 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 430% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (9,630 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (8,025 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 465% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (80,247 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (16,049 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 542% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 165% more expensive than in Nigeria
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