Cost of living
Union compared to US Virgin Islands
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Overview comparison
UnionUS Virgin Islands
Consumer prices in Union are roughly 21% higher than in US Virgin Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | Union | US Virgin Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,319 | 1,987 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,710 | 5,693 |
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| Without rent one person | 935 | 1,123 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,068 | 3,211 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,681.21 | 1,414.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,233.04 | 3,662.82 |
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| Food person | 642 | 914 |
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| Food family | 1,502 | 2,573 |
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| Transport person | 105.69 | 94.31 |
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| Transport family | 313.89 | 213.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.56 years | 82.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Union | US Virgin Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.48 | 30.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 82.63 | 146.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.91 | 9.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.85 | 4.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.4 | 7.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.38 | 2.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Union | US Virgin Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,798.08 | 1,456.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,534.95 | 1,079.23 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,238.39 | 2,203.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,241.61 | 2,371.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.96 | 206.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 199.52 | 283.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.33 | 95.76 |
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Transportation
| Item | Union | US Virgin Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.29 | 4.35 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,457 | 2,423 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,022 | 1,984 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.04 | 1.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 74% | 61.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.72 | 36.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 1.41 |
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Groceries
| Item | Union | US Virgin Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 3.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.12 | 4.71 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.08 | 6.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.52 | 18.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.26 | 17.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.55 | 17.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.79 |
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Other
| Item | Union | US Virgin Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.36 | 112.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.26 | 13.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 138.77 | 67.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.76 | 16.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.83 | 59.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.17 | 91.44 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,606.54 | 902.56 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,562 | 11,631 |
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