- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 135% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $14 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 | $8 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 | $4.53 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.56 | $0.89 | + 524% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 | $3.17 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 | $4.01 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 | $6 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 | $3.33 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 | $1.60 | + 401% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 | $3.44 | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $15 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 | $1.91 | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 | $2.13 | + 171% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 | $2,042 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 | $1,580 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 | $177 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 | $1,585 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 | $1,130 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 | $122 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 | $48 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 | $334 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $119 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 | $23 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 35% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 | $45 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $85 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $115 | - | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 95% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,337 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 | $0.77 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 | $85 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 | $7 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | $18 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 | $111 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 | $7 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 | $3.51 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 | $5.12 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 | $3.47 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 | $1.85 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 | $21 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 | $45 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 | $25 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 | $173 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 | $79 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 | $4.86 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 | $5.86 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 | $54 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 | $8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,418 prices entered by 13,292 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 43% more expensive than in United States
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