- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 444% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 444% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (руб 1,337) | руб 360 | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (руб 823) | руб 278 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (руб 894) | руб 133 | + 572% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.92 (руб 128) | руб 64 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (руб 530) | руб 82 | + 548% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (руб 600) | руб 144 | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (руб 898) | руб 307 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (руб 605) | руб 94 | + 545% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (руб 537) | руб 35 | + 1425% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (руб 637) | руб 60 | + 953% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (руб 1,168) | руб 532 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (руб 387) | руб 95 | + 306% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (руб 388) | руб 32 | + 1126% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 84% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (руб 108,271) | руб 74,788 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (руб 57,379) | руб 39,678 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (руб 15,932) | руб 6,137 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (руб 52,079) | руб 38,444 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (руб 40,249) | руб 24,360 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (руб 6,708) | руб 3,704 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (руб 4,025) | руб 479 | + 740% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (руб 31,863) | руб 26,419 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,951 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (руб 838) | руб 391 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (руб 1,006) | руб 509 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,469 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (руб 4,863) | руб 3,071 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (руб 6,708) | руб 5,637 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,457 | - | |
| Transportation | + 285% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 285% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,198,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (руб 54) | руб 43 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (руб 13,416) | руб 1,693 | + 693% | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 202% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (руб 1,006) | руб 324 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (руб 1,006) | руб 508 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (руб 6,373) | руб 1,237 | + 415% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (руб 537) | руб 230 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (руб 503) | руб 166 | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (руб 268) | руб 211 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (руб 268) | руб 71 | + 278% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (руб 201) | руб 104 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (руб 1,342) | руб 515 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 63% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (руб 5,366) | руб 1,688 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (руб 1,176) | руб 682 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (руб 1,610) | руб 5,430 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (руб 7,379) | руб 3,282 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (руб 402) | руб 377 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (руб 335) | руб 179 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (руб 201) | руб 231 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,513 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.66 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (руб 4,696) | руб 3,190 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (руб 201) | руб 139 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,321 prices entered by 843 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 186% more expensive than in Russia
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