- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 292% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 292% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (7,255 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (4,467 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (4,853 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 396% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.92 (697 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (2,875 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 401% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (3,257 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 404% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (4,875 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (3,280 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (2,912 ₦) | 942 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (3,456 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 976% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (6,335 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (2,098 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 463% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (2,104 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 462% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (587,511 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (311,352 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (86,450 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (282,597 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (218,400 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (36,400 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (21,840 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (172,900 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 33,500 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (4,548 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (5,460 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,845 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (26,390 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (36,400 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,566 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 267% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 267% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (291 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (72,800 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 546% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 195% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (5,460 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (5,460 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (34,580 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (2,912 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (2,730 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (1,456 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (1,456 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (1,092 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (7,280 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 357% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (29,120 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 437% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (6,382 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (8,736 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (40,040 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (2,184 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (1,820 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (1,092 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (25,480 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (1,092 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 178% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,291 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 178% more expensive than in Nigeria
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