Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 229% | |||
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Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 229% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (руб 1,264) | руб 406 | + 211% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (руб 645) | руб 283 | + 128% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (руб 410) | руб 144 | + 185% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.04 (руб 227) | руб 65 | + 247% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.50 (руб 261) | руб 88 | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (руб 347) | руб 130 | + 166% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (руб 918) | руб 333 | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.92 (руб 442) | руб 107 | + 313% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (руб 180) | руб 34 | + 432% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 (руб 258) | руб 66 | + 291% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (руб 1,328) | руб 593 | + 124% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.91 (руб 292) | руб 110 | + 166% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.11 (руб 232) | руб 29 | + 701% | |
Housing | + 235% | |||
Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 235% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,362 (руб 176,141) | руб 68,217 | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,695 (руб 126,406) | руб 38,434 | + 229% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $314 (руб 23,402) | руб 5,700 | + 311% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (руб 114,413) | руб 32,389 | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,052 (руб 78,424) | руб 23,273 | + 237% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (руб 14,985) | руб 3,730 | + 302% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (руб 5,406) | руб 439 | + 1132% | |
40” flat screen tv | $280 (руб 20,883) | руб 24,196 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (руб 6,716) | руб 6,604 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (руб 758) | руб 413 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (руб 1,492) | руб 811 | + 84% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (руб 2,987) | руб 4,784 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (руб 4,505) | руб 2,535 | + 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (руб 4,475) | руб 5,645 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (руб 4,475) | руб 6,989 | - 36% | |
Transportation | + 238% | |||
Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 238% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (руб 2,162,864) | руб 1,246,400 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (руб 55) | руб 47 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (руб 9,933) | руб 1,609 | + 517% | |
Personal Care | + 216% | |||
Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 216% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (руб 553) | руб 451 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (руб 1,119) | руб 549 | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (руб 14,916) | руб 1,290 | + 1056% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (руб 486) | руб 307 | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (руб 346) | руб 183 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (руб 376) | руб 213 | + 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (руб 224) | руб 81 | + 178% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (руб 209) | руб 100 | + 110% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (руб 2,047) | руб 559 | + 266% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 78% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (руб 4,816) | руб 1,443 | + 234% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (руб 1,223) | руб 580 | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (руб 1,790) | руб 5,605 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (руб 7,435) | руб 3,345 | + 122% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (руб 915) | руб 385 | + 138% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (руб 440) | руб 166 | + 164% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (руб 353) | руб 220 | + 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 35,616 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (руб 7,384) | руб 3,599 | + 105% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (руб 285) | руб 160 | + 79% | |
TOTAL | + 186% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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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