Summary of cost of living in Us Virgin Islands:
Restaurants | |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $25.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $135.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $7.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $7.33 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.12 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.51 | |
Markets | |
|
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.71 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $5.88 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $5.49 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $7.86 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $8.75 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $11.37 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $12.63 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $4.80 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $2.53 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $4.87 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $5.36 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $2.02 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $3.12 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $5.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $4.83 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $20.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.95 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $6.25 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $5.00 | |
Transportation | |
|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $105.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $20.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.75 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $32.50 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.37 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $47,500.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $52,500.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | |
|
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $344.65 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $110.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $87.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | |
|
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $133.75 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $15.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $12.00 | |
Childcare | |
|
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,200.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $16,166.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | |
|
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $81.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $75.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $120.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $116.67 | |
Rent Per Month | |
|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,721.43 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,480.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $3,250.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $3,400.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | |
|
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $966.66 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $999.99 | |
Salaries And Financing | |
|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,769.05 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.31 | |
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