Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 279% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 279% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (руб 1,201) | руб 379 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (руб 686) | руб 253 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.59 (руб 355) | руб 141 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.68 (руб 234) | руб 66 | + 252% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.96 (руб 379) | руб 86 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (руб 409) | руб 149 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (руб 795) | руб 320 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.85 (руб 372) | руб 92 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.30 (руб 273) | руб 33 | + 733% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.41 (руб 280) | руб 61 | + 358% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (руб 1,992) | руб 530 | + 276% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.29 (руб 336) | руб 94 | + 257% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.13 (руб 262) | руб 31 | + 743% | |
| Housing | + 196% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 196% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,532 (руб 160,838) | руб 74,693 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,186 (руб 138,876) | руб 40,918 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $396 (руб 25,132) | руб 6,323 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,849 (руб 117,449) | руб 37,966 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 (руб 93,808) | руб 23,804 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $217 (руб 13,812) | руб 4,110 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (руб 3,901) | руб 417 | + 836% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $378 (руб 23,987) | руб 24,777 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (руб 11,435) | руб 5,517 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (руб 741) | руб 430 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (руб 1,271) | руб 724 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 163% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 163% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $80 (руб 5,082) | руб 5,782 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $178 (руб 11,281) | руб 2,885 | + 291% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (руб 6,353) | руб 5,928 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (руб 12,706) | руб 6,846 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 181% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 181% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,653 (руб 2,519,190) | руб 1,409,140 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (руб 55) | руб 45 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (руб 8,461) | руб 1,894 | + 347% | |
| Personal Care | + 228% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 228% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (руб 726) | руб 502 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (руб 1,271) | руб 585 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (руб 9,530) | руб 1,351 | + 605% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 238 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (руб 269) | руб 155 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (руб 393) | руб 198 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $10 (руб 635) | руб 69 | + 823% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.84 (руб 180) | руб 98 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (руб 1,662) | руб 603 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 105% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $108 (руб 6,861) | руб 1,770 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (руб 1,069) | руб 610 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (руб 1,525) | руб 6,547 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $153 (руб 9,718) | руб 3,282 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (руб 584) | руб 431 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (руб 322) | руб 219 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (руб 328) | руб 241 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,673 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.68 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $109 (руб 6,912) | руб 3,321 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (руб 318) | руб 150 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,595 prices entered by 480 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
63.530
RUB
/
USD
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 187% more expensive than in Russia
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