- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 309% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 309% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (7,242 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (4,459 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (4,844 ₦) | 994 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.56 (2,021 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (2,870 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 400% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (3,251 ₦) | 624 ₦ | + 421% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (4,867 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (3,274 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (2,907 ₦) | 931 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (3,450 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 919% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (6,324 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (2,094 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 460% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (2,100 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 461% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (586,461 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (310,796 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (86,296 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (282,092 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (218,010 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (36,335 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (21,801 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (172,591 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,316 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (4,540 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 312% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (5,450 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,787 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (26,343 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (36,335 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 27,800 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 287% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 287% 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 | $0.86 (314 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (72,670 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 612% | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 202% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (5,450 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (5,450 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (34,518 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 382% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (2,907 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (2,725 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (1,453 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (1,453 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (1,090 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (7,267 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 393% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (29,068 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 436% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (6,370 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (8,720 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (39,969 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (2,180 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (1,817 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (1,090 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (25,435 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (1,090 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,360 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
363.350
NGN
/
USD
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 189% more expensive than in Nigeria
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