Cost of living
Economy compared to US Virgin Islands
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Overview comparison
EconomyUS Virgin Islands
Consumer prices in Economy are roughly 25% higher than in US Virgin Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | Economy | US Virgin Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,826 | 1,987 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,411 | 5,693 |
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| Without rent one person | 933 | 1,123 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,853 | 3,211 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,830.06 | 1,414.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,061.66 | 3,662.82 |
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| Food person | 578 | 914 |
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| Food family | 1,823 | 2,573 |
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| Transport person | 83.23 | 94.31 |
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| Transport family | 217.33 | 213.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.77 years | 82.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Economy | US Virgin Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.59 | 30.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.01 | 146.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.01 | 9.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.52 | 4.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.69 | 7.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.73 | 2.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Economy | US Virgin Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,473.07 | 1,456.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,465.11 | 1,079.23 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,707.96 | 2,203.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,303.15 | 2,371.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.8 | 206.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.65 | 283.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.99 | 95.76 |
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Transportation
| Item | Economy | US Virgin Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.81 | 4.35 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,392 | 2,423 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,219 | 1,984 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.15 | 1.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 74.41% | 61.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.18 | 36.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.41 |
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Groceries
| Item | Economy | US Virgin Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 3.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.85 | 4.71 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.56 | 6.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.53 | 18.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.52 | 17.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.46 | 17.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 1.79 |
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Other
| Item | Economy | US Virgin Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.78 | 112.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.32 | 13.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 137.34 | 67.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.01 | 16.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.49 | 59.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.76 | 91.44 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,423.11 | 902.56 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,843 | 11,631 |
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