General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Charlotte Amalie |
| Country | U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Currency | USD |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 53.1% |
| Gdp | $1.63 billion |
| Size | 346.36 sq mi |
| Population | 104,914 |
| Population density | 302.9/sq mi |
| Kids per female | 1.98 |
| City population | 90.9% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 25∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 99.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 32.4% |
| Population able to speak english | 76.5% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 21.2 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | NA |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 4.1/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Seaborne Airlines |
| Main airport | Cyril E. King Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $6.4 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $25/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 33% |
| Vat | 4% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $35000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 15-20% |
| Restaurant | 15-20% |
| Bar | 15-20% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 15-20% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 20.87/MBits |
| Tld | .vi |
| Free wifi | 6/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 75% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, B |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sundays |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Pueblo |
| Pharmacy | Walgreens |
| Drugstore | CVS |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 4:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Basketball |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Callaloo Soup | A hearty soup made with callaloo (a leafy green vegetable), okra, tomatoes, onions, and meat or seafood. | $4-6 |
| Fungee and Saltfish | A traditional breakfast dish made with cornmeal and salted codfish. | $5-7 |
| Johnny Cakes | Fried cornmeal cakes that are often served with breakfast or as a side dish. | $2-3 |
| Roti | A flatbread made with flour and water that is often filled with meat, vegetables, or seafood. | $5-8 |
| Conch Fritters | Fried fritters made with conch meat, onions, and peppers. | $6-8 |
| Red Snapper | A popular fish dish that is often grilled, fried, or baked. | $10-15 |
| Lobster | A luxurious seafood dish that is often served grilled, boiled, or in a sauce. | $20-30 |
| Guava Duff | A sweet pastry filled with guava and spices. | $4-6 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Painkiller | A frozen cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut cream, and nutmeg | $10-$15 |
| Rum Punch | A traditional Caribbean cocktail made with rum, fruit juices, and spices | $8-$12 |
| Bushwacker | A frozen cocktail made with rum, coffee liqueur, chocolate liqueur, coconut cream, and milk | $12-$16 |
| Banana Daiquiri | A frozen cocktail made with rum, banana liqueur, lime juice, and sugar | $9-$13 |
| Virgin Islands Bush Tea | A herbal tea made with local herbs and spices | $4-$6 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cruzan Rum | A local rum distilled in the US Virgin Islands | $20-$50 |
| St. Thomas Blue Water Sapphire Jewelry | Jewelry made with blue water sapphires, a gemstone found only in the US Virgin Islands | $50-$1000 |
| St. Croix Mango Salsa | A sweet and spicy salsa made with local mangoes | $5-$10 |
| St. John Sea Glass | Sea glass found on the beaches of St. John | Free |
| Virgin Islands T-shirt | A T-shirt with a design inspired by the US Virgin Islands | $15-$25 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Third Monday in January | Honors the civil rights leader |
| Presidents Day | Third Monday in February | Honors all U.S. presidents |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May | Honors those who died in military service |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Celebrates the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence |
| Labor Day | First Monday in September | Honors the contributions of workers |
| Columbus Day | Second Monday in October | Honors the explorer Christopher Columbus |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Honors all veterans of the U.S. military |
| Thanksgiving | Fourth Thursday in November | Celebrates the harvest and family |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Virgin Islands Daily News |
| Online news | Virgin Islands Consortium |
| Tv | WVGN-TV |
| Radio | WSTA-AM |