- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 446% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 446% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (руб 1,316) | руб 356 | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (руб 811) | руб 285 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (руб 881) | руб 134 | + 558% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.56 (руб 367) | руб 64 | + 476% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (руб 522) | руб 82 | + 540% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (руб 591) | руб 147 | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (руб 885) | руб 311 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (руб 595) | руб 94 | + 532% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (руб 528) | руб 35 | + 1394% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (руб 627) | руб 62 | + 914% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (руб 1,150) | руб 521 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (руб 381) | руб 94 | + 306% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (руб 382) | руб 31 | + 1112% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 78% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (руб 106,613) | руб 75,543 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (руб 56,500) | руб 40,653 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (руб 15,688) | руб 6,212 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (руб 51,282) | руб 38,306 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (руб 39,632) | руб 24,990 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (руб 6,605) | руб 3,886 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (руб 3,963) | руб 481 | + 724% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (руб 31,375) | руб 26,710 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,864 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (руб 825) | руб 395 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (руб 991) | руб 537 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,258 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (руб 4,789) | руб 3,050 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (руб 6,605) | руб 5,486 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,257 | - | |
| 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 1,138,220 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (руб 57) | руб 42 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (руб 13,211) | руб 1,702 | + 676% | |
| Personal Care | + 207% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 207% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (руб 991) | руб 318 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (руб 991) | руб 504 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (руб 6,275) | руб 1,317 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (руб 528) | руб 230 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (руб 495) | руб 160 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (руб 264) | руб 207 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (руб 264) | руб 69 | + 280% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (руб 198) | руб 101 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (руб 1,321) | руб 524 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (руб 5,284) | руб 1,596 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (руб 1,158) | руб 670 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (руб 1,585) | руб 5,573 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (руб 7,266) | руб 3,373 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (руб 396) | руб 373 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (руб 330) | руб 179 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (руб 198) | руб 226 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,480 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (руб 4,624) | руб 3,130 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (руб 198) | руб 137 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,586 prices entered by 917 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
66.054
RUB
/
USD
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 185% more expensive than in Russia
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