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- U.S. Virgin Islands
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Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 113% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 | $14 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 | $8 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 | $4.42 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.15 | $0.87 | + 261% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $3.19 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $3.96 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 | $6 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.99 | $3.35 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6 | $1.59 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $11 | $3.62 | + 207% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $28 | $15 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.70 | $1.92 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.97 | $2.15 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,112 | $2,051 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,800 | $1,543 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 | $177 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,000 | $1,513 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,500 | $1,091 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 | $117 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 | $48 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $400 | $322 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $22 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 194% 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) | $200 | $44 | + 355% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $86 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $113 | - | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 106% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,000 | $22,223 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 | $0.78 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 | $85 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 | $7 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | $18 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 | $110 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 | $7 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 | $3.42 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 | $5.04 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 | $3.45 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 | $1.83 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 | $20 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 35% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 | $45 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 | $25 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 | $172 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 | $78 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 | $12 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 | $4.92 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 | $5.91 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $419 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 | $50 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 | $8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79,887 prices entered by 10,842 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 67% more expensive than in United States
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