- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 465% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 465% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (₨2,774) | ₨554 | + 400% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (₨1,708) | ₨627 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (₨1,856) | ₨223 | + 733% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.92 (₨267) | ₨107 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (₨1,099) | ₨122 | + 802% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (₨1,246) | ₨82 | + 1414% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (₨1,864) | ₨613 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (₨1,254) | ₨157 | + 697% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (₨1,114) | ₨40 | + 2705% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (₨1,322) | ₨283 | + 368% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨2,423) | ₨2,980 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (₨802) | ₨116 | + 589% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (₨804) | ₨57 | + 1317% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (₨224,681) | ₨55,953 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (₨119,070) | ₨36,016 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (₨33,061) | ₨8,195 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (₨108,073) | ₨46,000 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (₨83,522) | ₨29,458 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (₨13,920) | ₨6,939 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (₨8,352) | ₨2,737 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (₨66,122) | ₨41,391 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,316 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨1,739) | ₨503 | + 246% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨2,088) | ₨1,031 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,663 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (₨10,092) | ₨4,551 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨13,920) | ₨6,644 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨6,006 | - | |
| Transportation | + 332% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 332% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,201,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (₨111) | ₨92 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (₨27,841) | ₨2,561 | + 987% | |
| Personal Care | + 278% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 278% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (₨2,088) | ₨241 | + 767% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨2,088) | ₨748 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (₨13,224) | ₨2,396 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (₨1,114) | ₨445 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (₨1,044) | ₨320 | + 227% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (₨557) | ₨364 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (₨557) | ₨158 | + 252% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (₨418) | ₨112 | + 273% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨2,784) | ₨589 | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (₨11,136) | ₨1,589 | + 601% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨2,441) | ₨1,181 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨3,341) | ₨3,978 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (₨15,312) | ₨3,176 | + 382% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (₨835) | ₨1,228 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨696) | ₨389 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨418) | ₨548 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,145 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (₨9,744) | ₨3,979 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (₨418) | ₨278 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 263% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,300 prices entered by 548 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 263% more expensive than in Pakistan
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