Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to United States
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 34% more expensive than in United States | ||||
U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 | $19 | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $10 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 | $5.79 | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.14 | $1.08 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 | $4.96 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 | $4.69 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 | $7 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6.00 | $4.66 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 | $2.49 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 | $3.11 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 | $16 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $5.00 | $2.78 | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 | $2.99 | + 51% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,268 | $2,827 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,634 | $2,145 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $323 | $220 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,953 | $1,885 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,456 | $1,443 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $274 | $145 | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 | $64 | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | $280 | $297 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 | $135 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $13 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $32 | - 37% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
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 | $54 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 | $45 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 | $93 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 | $119 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 19% cheaper 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 | $27,876 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 | $1.05 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $55 | $79 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 16% 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 | $8 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | $20 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 | $139 | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $8 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 | $4.82 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 | $6 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 | $4.77 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 | $2.25 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $27 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 | $55 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 | $28 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 | $195 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 | $90 | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 | $14 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 | $5.20 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 | $6 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.21 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 | $54 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $10 | - 0% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is about the same as in United States
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