Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (6,459 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (3,295 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (2,094 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.04 (1,157 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.50 (1,335 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (1,773 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (4,690 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.92 (2,258 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (918 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 (1,319 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (6,787 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.91 (1,492 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 388% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.11 (1,186 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 202% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,362 (900,008 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,695 (645,881 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $314 (119,573 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (584,603 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,052 (400,713 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (76,565 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (27,623 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (106,702 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (34,318 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (3,873 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (7,622 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 662% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (15,264 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (23,019 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (22,865 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (22,865 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 176% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 176% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (11,051,320 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (283 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (50,755 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 183% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,826 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (5,716 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (76,216 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,485 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (1,766 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (1,919 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (1,143 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (1,070 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (10,459 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 347% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (24,607 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (6,251 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (9,146 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (37,992 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,676 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (2,246 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (1,802 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (37,729 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (1,458 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 818 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria
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