- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 492% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 492% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (₨2,671) | ₨528 | + 406% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (₨1,644) | ₨604 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (₨1,787) | ₨214 | + 733% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.56 (₨745) | ₨108 | + 590% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (₨1,058) | ₨121 | + 777% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (₨1,199) | ₨82 | + 1368% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (₨1,795) | ₨437 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (₨1,208) | ₨153 | + 691% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (₨1,072) | ₨40 | + 2595% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (₨1,272) | ₨314 | + 305% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨2,332) | ₨2,141 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (₨772) | ₨117 | + 558% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (₨774) | ₨55 | + 1301% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (₨216,281) | ₨57,018 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (₨114,619) | ₨35,866 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (₨31,825) | ₨7,949 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (₨104,033) | ₨44,615 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (₨80,400) | ₨25,314 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (₨13,400) | ₨6,795 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (₨8,040) | ₨2,652 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (₨63,650) | ₨39,920 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,091 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨1,674) | ₨499 | + 236% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨2,010) | ₨947 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,542 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (₨9,715) | ₨4,026 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨13,400) | ₨6,025 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,302 | - | |
| Transportation | + 331% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 331% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,796,100 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (₨116) | ₨89 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (₨26,800) | ₨2,526 | + 961% | |
| Personal Care | + 316% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 316% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (₨2,010) | ₨227 | + 784% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨2,010) | ₨639 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (₨12,730) | ₨2,133 | + 497% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (₨1,072) | ₨444 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (₨1,005) | ₨268 | + 275% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (₨536) | ₨340 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (₨536) | ₨142 | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (₨402) | ₨109 | + 270% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨2,680) | ₨627 | + 327% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (₨10,720) | ₨1,501 | + 614% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨2,349) | ₨1,126 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨3,216) | ₨3,688 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (₨14,740) | ₨3,095 | + 376% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (₨804) | ₨526 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨670) | ₨391 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨402) | ₨548 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (₨9,380) | ₨3,850 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (₨402) | ₨182 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 272% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,503 prices entered by 551 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 272% more expensive than in Pakistan
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