Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 243% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 243% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (руб 1,940) | руб 496 | + 291% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (руб 800) | руб 370 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (руб 977) | руб 195 | + 400% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.14 (руб 174) | руб 85 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (руб 504) | руб 119 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (руб 330) | руб 197 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (руб 1,302) | руб 431 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (руб 488) | руб 111 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (руб 326) | руб 50 | + 546% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (руб 245) | руб 78 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (руб 977) | руб 726 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (руб 407) | руб 148 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (руб 366) | руб 45 | + 711% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 208% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,268 (руб 184,619) | руб 91,679 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,634 (руб 132,990) | руб 56,538 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $323 (руб 26,283) | руб 9,374 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,953 (руб 158,955) | руб 45,680 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,456 (руб 118,482) | руб 28,184 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $274 (руб 22,282) | руб 6,168 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (руб 9,010) | руб 491 | + 1736% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (руб 22,790) | руб 25,097 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (руб 7,330) | руб 10,146 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (руб 827) | руб 626 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (руб 1,628) | руб 1,061 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (руб 3,260) | руб 5,476 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (руб 4,917) | руб 3,659 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (руб 4,884) | руб 7,691 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (руб 4,884) | руб 8,501 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 56% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (руб 2,360,383) | руб 2,157,330 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (руб 100) | руб 51 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (руб 4,477) | руб 2,318 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 186% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (руб 604) | руб 511 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (руб 1,221) | руб 686 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (руб 16,279) | руб 1,858 | + 776% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (руб 531) | руб 385 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (руб 377) | руб 259 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (руб 410) | руб 285 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (руб 650) | руб 115 | + 463% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (руб 229) | руб 154 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (руб 2,234) | руб 842 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 56% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (руб 5,066) | руб 1,814 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (руб 1,335) | руб 723 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (руб 1,953) | руб 7,974 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (руб 9,767) | руб 3,857 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (руб 999) | руб 461 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (руб 480) | руб 217 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (руб 385) | руб 259 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 71,350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (руб 4,070) | руб 4,408 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (руб 814) | руб 205 | + 298% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,257 prices entered by 534 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 127% more expensive than in Russia
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