Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (10,164 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (3,520 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (4,982 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 294% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.33 (968 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.99 (1,658 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (1,685 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (6,643 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (2,491 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (1,661 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (1,252 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (4,982 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (2,076 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (1,868 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (1,037,953 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,661 (689,611 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $352 (146,020 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 580% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,522 (631,710 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,103 (457,770 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (97,438 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 1174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 (40,634 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (116,251 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (37,389 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (4,220 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (8,304 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (16,630 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (25,079 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (24,911 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (24,911 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 263% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 263% 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 (12,040,249 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (308 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (55,296 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 564% | |
| Personal Care | + 228% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 228% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (3,079 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 486% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (6,228 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (83,036 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,708 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (1,924 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (2,091 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (1,246 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (1,166 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (11,394 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 599% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (28,000 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (6,811 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (9,964 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (49,822 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 405% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (5,094 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 425% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (2,447 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 310% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (1,964 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (41,106 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (1,588 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 306 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria
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