Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 184% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (руб 1,433) | руб 466 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (руб 496) | руб 308 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (руб 702) | руб 177 | + 297% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.33 (руб 137) | руб 79 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.99 (руб 234) | руб 115 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (руб 238) | руб 206 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (руб 936) | руб 410 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 (руб 351) | руб 115 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (руб 234) | руб 59 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (руб 176) | руб 69 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (руб 702) | руб 631 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 (руб 293) | руб 130 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (руб 263) | руб 36 | + 631% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 175% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (руб 146,313) | руб 62,658 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,661 (руб 97,209) | руб 44,642 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $352 (руб 20,583) | руб 8,116 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,522 (руб 89,048) | руб 36,661 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,103 (руб 64,528) | руб 26,502 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (руб 13,735) | руб 4,494 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 (руб 5,728) | руб 525 | + 991% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (руб 16,387) | руб 29,351 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (руб 5,270) | руб 8,731 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (руб 595) | руб 490 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (руб 1,171) | руб 773 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (руб 2,344) | руб 5,378 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (руб 3,535) | руб 3,420 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (руб 3,512) | руб 6,726 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (руб 3,512) | руб 7,140 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 135% 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 1,697,225) | руб 1,924,830 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (руб 43) | руб 50 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (руб 7,795) | руб 1,664 | + 368% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 131% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (руб 434) | руб 466 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (руб 878) | руб 459 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (руб 11,705) | руб 1,425 | + 722% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (руб 382) | руб 300 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (руб 271) | руб 210 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (руб 295) | руб 248 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (руб 176) | руб 101 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (руб 164) | руб 123 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (руб 1,606) | руб 662 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 60% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (руб 3,947) | руб 1,583 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (руб 960) | руб 572 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (руб 1,405) | руб 3,947 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (руб 7,023) | руб 4,452 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (руб 718) | руб 394 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (руб 345) | руб 190 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (руб 277) | руб 231 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 48,530 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.66 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (руб 5,794) | руб 2,624 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (руб 224) | руб 171 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,041 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 128% more expensive than in Russia
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