Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 350% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 350% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨2,787) | ₨577 | + 383% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨1,615) | ₨658 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 (₨786) | ₨249 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.50 (₨572) | ₨108 | + 429% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.30 (₨866) | ₨120 | + 620% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.96 (₨974) | ₨96 | + 916% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $14 (₨2,339) | ₨526 | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (₨996) | ₨176 | + 466% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.46 (₨565) | ₨44 | + 1175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.59 (₨586) | ₨344 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (₨4,016) | ₨1,632 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.77 (₨780) | ₨126 | + 518% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 (₨632) | ₨57 | + 1004% | |
| Housing | + 480% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 480% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,532 (₨413,738) | ₨60,758 | + 581% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,186 (₨357,242) | ₨35,785 | + 898% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $396 (₨64,650) | ₨9,753 | + 563% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,849 (₨302,124) | ₨53,937 | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 (₨241,312) | ₨30,998 | + 678% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $217 (₨35,531) | ₨7,631 | + 366% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (₨10,035) | ₨2,510 | + 300% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $378 (₨61,704) | ₨40,341 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (₨29,417) | ₨12,473 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨1,907) | ₨609 | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (₨3,269) | ₨649 | + 403% | |
| Clothes | + 579% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 579% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $80 (₨13,074) | ₨2,518 | + 419% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $178 (₨29,019) | ₨3,757 | + 672% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨16,343) | ₨6,430 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (₨32,685) | ₨5,127 | + 537% | |
| Transportation | + 337% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 337% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,653 (₨6,480,341) | ₨2,319,940 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (₨141) | ₨115 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (₨21,766) | ₨2,310 | + 842% | |
| Personal Care | + 513% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 513% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (₨1,868) | ₨235 | + 694% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨3,269) | ₨426 | + 668% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (₨24,514) | ₨1,378 | + 1679% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨1,469) | ₨435 | + 238% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (₨691) | ₨332 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨1,012) | ₨311 | + 226% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $10 (₨1,634) | ₨207 | + 688% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.84 (₨464) | ₨138 | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (₨4,276) | ₨434 | + 884% | |
| Entertainment | + 222% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 222% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $108 (₨17,650) | ₨1,566 | + 1027% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (₨2,751) | ₨1,256 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨3,922) | ₨3,430 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $153 (₨24,998) | ₨3,673 | + 581% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨1,501) | ₨792 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (₨829) | ₨348 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (₨845) | ₨516 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,753 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $109 (₨17,781) | ₨4,335 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.81 (₨786) | ₨215 | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | + 377% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,154 prices entered by 478 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 377% more expensive than in Pakistan
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