Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 501% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 501% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (₨4,898) | ₨519 | + 843% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨1,696) | ₨742 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (₨2,401) | ₨215 | + 1017% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.33 (₨467) | ₨119 | + 291% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.99 (₨799) | ₨168 | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (₨812) | ₨102 | + 699% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (₨3,202) | ₨658 | + 386% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (₨1,201) | ₨194 | + 518% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (₨800) | ₨51 | + 1458% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (₨603) | ₨220 | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨2,401) | ₨2,141 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (₨1,001) | ₨170 | + 489% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (₨900) | ₨77 | + 1064% | |
| Housing | + 533% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 533% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (₨500,255) | ₨65,360 | + 665% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,661 (₨332,367) | ₨44,450 | + 648% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $352 (₨70,376) | ₨14,918 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,522 (₨304,461) | ₨47,849 | + 536% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,103 (₨220,628) | ₨35,800 | + 516% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (₨46,962) | ₨10,123 | + 364% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 (₨19,584) | ₨2,270 | + 763% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (₨56,029) | ₨53,975 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨18,020) | ₨18,356 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨2,034) | ₨851 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (₨4,002) | ₨797 | + 402% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (₨8,015) | ₨4,868 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (₨12,087) | ₨7,670 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (₨12,006) | ₨17,357 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (₨12,006) | ₨8,106 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 189% 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 (₨5,802,958) | ₨5,697,890 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (₨148) | ₨146 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (₨26,651) | ₨4,073 | + 554% | |
| Personal Care | + 319% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 319% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨1,484) | ₨237 | + 526% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨3,002) | ₨572 | + 425% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (₨40,020) | ₨1,768 | + 2163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨1,305) | ₨1,267 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (₨927) | ₨575 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (₨1,008) | ₨371 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨600) | ₨352 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (₨562) | ₨116 | + 383% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨5,492) | ₨681 | + 707% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (₨13,495) | ₨2,016 | + 569% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨3,282) | ₨1,908 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨4,802) | ₨2,708 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (₨24,012) | ₨4,907 | + 389% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨2,455) | ₨1,025 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (₨1,179) | ₨469 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (₨946) | ₨513 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (₨19,811) | ₨4,729 | + 319% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (₨765) | ₨237 | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 292% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 953 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 292% more expensive than in Pakistan
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