Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $22 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $12 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 | $5.93 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 | $1.09 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.27 | $5.62 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 | $4.83 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 | $8 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.54 | $4.23 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 | $2.30 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 | $3.70 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $18 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.49 | $2.94 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 | $3.01 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,881 | $3,070 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 | $2,361 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 | $237 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,009 | $2,218 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 | $1,628 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 | $168 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 | $62 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 | $251 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 | $150 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 | $15 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $34 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 | $58 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $120 | $49 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 | $106 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 | $141 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 25% 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 | $30,916 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 | $0.93 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 | $85 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $10 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | $24 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 | $167 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $10 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 | $5.29 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 | $7 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 | $5.05 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 | $2.37 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $31 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 | $61 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $31 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 | $234 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 | $104 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $15 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 | $6 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 | $8 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $464 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 | $70 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $11 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,790 prices entered by 1,796 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 18% cheaper than in United States
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