Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 251% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (₨5,081) | ₨916 | + 455% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (₨3,387) | ₨1,082 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (₨1,241) | ₨533 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 (₨697) | ₨230 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.27 (₨1,488) | ₨315 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (₨1,168) | ₨165 | + 606% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (₨3,387) | ₨836 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.54 (₨1,563) | ₨279 | + 461% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (₨538) | ₨114 | + 372% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (₨631) | ₨391 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨4,747) | ₨2,569 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.49 (₨703) | ₨212 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (₨595) | ₨144 | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 372% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 372% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,881 (₨530,789) | ₨137,741 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 (₨286,912) | ₨58,708 | + 389% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (₨57,382) | ₨21,580 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,009 (₨284,824) | ₨79,067 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (₨227,859) | ₨35,699 | + 538% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (₨19,938) | ₨17,044 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (₨31,330) | ₨2,308 | + 1258% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 (₨64,636) | ₨58,431 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨25,403) | ₨29,384 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (₨4,704) | ₨1,281 | + 267% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (₨5,645) | ₨625 | + 803% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (₨11,305) | ₨4,832 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $120 (₨33,871) | ₨9,004 | + 276% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (₨16,935) | ₨13,089 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (₨16,935) | ₨13,255 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (₨8,185,395) | ₨2,800,000 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (₨299) | ₨272 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (₨15,524) | ₨4,030 | + 285% | |
| Personal Care | + 449% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 449% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨2,093) | ₨230 | + 812% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨4,234) | ₨838 | + 405% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (₨56,451) | ₨3,307 | + 1607% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨1,841) | ₨1,222 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (₨1,308) | ₨649 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (₨1,421) | ₨557 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (₨2,255) | ₨396 | + 469% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (₨793) | ₨217 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨7,746) | ₨495 | + 1466% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (₨17,569) | ₨3,859 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (₨7,903) | ₨1,827 | + 333% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨6,774) | ₨6,844 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (₨28,226) | ₨8,435 | + 235% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (₨4,234) | ₨2,877 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨1,694) | ₨566 | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (₨1,411) | ₨979 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (₨14,113) | ₨5,226 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨2,823) | ₨637 | + 343% | |
| TOTAL | + 224% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 636 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 224% more expensive than in Pakistan
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