Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 262% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 262% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨2,594) | ₨441 | + 488% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨1,323) | ₨682 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (₨841) | ₨269 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.04 (₨465) | ₨115 | + 306% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.50 (₨536) | ₨152 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (₨712) | ₨86 | + 726% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (₨1,884) | ₨730 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.92 (₨907) | ₨149 | + 508% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (₨369) | ₨53 | + 601% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 (₨530) | ₨304 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨2,726) | ₨1,613 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.91 (₨599) | ₨130 | + 360% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.11 (₨476) | ₨81 | + 491% | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 347% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,362 (₨361,463) | ₨68,178 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,695 (₨259,400) | ₨38,848 | + 568% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $314 (₨48,023) | ₨11,046 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (₨234,789) | ₨53,451 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,052 (₨160,935) | ₨33,101 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (₨30,750) | ₨9,791 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (₨11,094) | ₨2,408 | + 361% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (₨42,854) | ₨45,353 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨13,783) | ₨22,152 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨1,556) | ₨767 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (₨3,061) | ₨518 | + 491% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (₨6,130) | ₨3,232 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (₨9,245) | ₨5,463 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (₨9,183) | ₨9,871 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (₨9,183) | ₨6,396 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 267% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (₨4,438,450) | ₨2,677,660 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (₨113) | ₨106 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (₨20,384) | ₨2,392 | + 752% | |
| Personal Care | + 300% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 300% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨1,135) | ₨250 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨2,296) | ₨778 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (₨30,610) | ₨1,865 | + 1542% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨998) | ₨577 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (₨709) | ₨370 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (₨771) | ₨526 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨459) | ₨185 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (₨430) | ₨156 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨4,200) | ₨515 | + 716% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (₨9,883) | ₨2,013 | + 391% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨2,511) | ₨1,512 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (₨3,673) | ₨2,928 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (₨15,258) | ₨3,842 | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨1,878) | ₨1,548 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (₨902) | ₨492 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (₨724) | ₨444 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,650 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (₨15,153) | ₨3,909 | + 288% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (₨585) | ₨268 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 246% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,607 prices entered by 425 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 246% more expensive than in Pakistan
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