Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 54% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 | $15 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 | $4.33 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.50 | $0.88 | + 300% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.30 | $2.97 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.96 | $4.01 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $14 | $6 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 | $3.36 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.46 | $1.77 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.59 | $3.15 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 | $14 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.77 | $1.94 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 | $2.04 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 26% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,532 | $2,269 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,186 | $1,629 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $396 | $177 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,849 | $1,625 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 | $1,155 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $217 | $109 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 | $47 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $378 | $298 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 | $118 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $22 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 204% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 204% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $80 | $49 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $178 | $45 | + 297% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $86 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 | $112 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 60% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,653 | $22,992 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 | $0.75 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 | $81 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 51% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 | $7 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | $20 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 | $110 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 | $3.55 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $5.08 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $10 | $3.57 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.84 | $1.83 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 | $21 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 44% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $108 | $45 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 | $24 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 | $223 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $153 | $74 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $12 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 | $4.82 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 | $5.81 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $109 | $52 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.81 | $8 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,122 prices entered by 5,519 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 49% more expensive than in United States
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