Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 132% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (10,995 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 323% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (4,533 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (5,535 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.14 (986 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (2,856 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (1,872 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (7,380 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 463% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (2,768 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (1,845 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (1,391 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (5,535 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (2,306 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (2,075 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,268 (1,046,253 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,634 (753,671 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $323 (148,951 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,953 (900,818 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,456 (671,452 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $274 (126,274 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (51,063 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (129,153 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (41,538 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (4,688 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (9,225 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 515% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (18,475 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (27,863 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (27,676 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (27,676 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 43% 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 (13,376,540 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (565 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (25,369 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 280% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 280% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (3,420 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 794% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (6,919 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 325% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (92,252 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 373% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (3,008 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (2,138 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (2,323 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (3,685 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 467% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (1,295 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (12,659 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 648% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (28,711 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (7,566 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (11,070 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (55,351 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (5,659 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (2,718 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (2,182 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 336% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (23,063 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (4,613 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 790% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 346 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria
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