Island, U.S. Virgin Islands
Cost of living in St. Thomas
How much a month costs in St. Thomas
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $5,000–7,500 (US$5,000–7,500).
Prices in St. Thomas
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | US$2,000–3,600 | $2,000–3,600 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | US$1,400–2,400 | $1,400–2,400 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | US$50–90 | $50–90 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | US$180–380 | $180–380 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | US$10–18 | $10–18 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | US$28–55 | $28–55 |
| Cappuccino | US$5–7 | $5–7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | US$5–8 | $5–8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | US$1–2 | $1–2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | US$18–35 | $18–35 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | US$50–90 | $50–90 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | US$40–70 | $40–70 |
Value for money: 1/100
A value score of 1/100 means St. Thomas gives more quality of life per dollar than 0% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 75/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to St. Thomas
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Negril | Jamaica | $1,510–2,400 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in St. Thomas?
About $3,000–4,200 on a lean budget, $5,000–7,500 for a comfortable month and $10,000–18,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in St. Thomas?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs US$2,000–3,600 ($2,000–3,600) a month in the center and US$1,400–2,400 ($1,400–2,400) outside it.
How much does food cost in St. Thomas?
A local meal is US$10–18 ($10–18); a mid-range restaurant is US$28–55 ($28–55) per person.
Is U.S. Virgin Islands expensive?
Prices in U.S. Virgin Islands are about 89% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- USVI Department of Tourism
- Virgin Islands Port Authority
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.