Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 50% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 | $17 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 | $5.08 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.33 | $0.99 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.99 | $3.31 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 | $4.41 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 | $7 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 | $3.92 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 | $1.95 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 | $3.35 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 | $16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 | $2.25 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 | $2.49 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 | $2,528 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,661 | $1,959 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $352 | $202 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,522 | $1,772 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,103 | $1,345 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 | $138 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 | $57 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 | $302 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 | $136 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $12 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $26 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 | $51 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 | $47 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 | $92 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 | $119 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 50% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 | $25,234 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 | $1.05 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 | $76 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | $19 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 | $125 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 | $4.16 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 | $5.52 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 | $4.19 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 | $2.05 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $25 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 | $49 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 | $26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 | $192 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 | $83 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 | $13 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 | $5.17 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 | $6 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $495 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 | $54 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 | $9 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,106 prices entered by 2,614 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 25% more expensive than in United States
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