Cost of living comparison
Massachusetts is 44.5% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 8.8% more in Massachusetts
- Groceries
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pay 3.4% less in Massachusetts
- Transportation
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pay 24.3% less in Massachusetts
- Housing
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pay 22.5% more in Massachusetts
- Childcare
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pay 3.9 times more in Massachusetts
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 36.7% more in Massachusetts
- Clothing
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pay 17.9% less in Massachusetts
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants in Massachusetts are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including transportation, clothing, and groceries are lower in Massachusetts. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Massachusetts.
If you lived in Massachusetts instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 8.8% more for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Massachusetts
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$21.19
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$10.79
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.62
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.01
|
|
pay 3.4% less for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Massachusetts
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$3.71
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$7.31
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$4.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$4.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$4.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$2.53
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$0.77
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$2.15
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$2.69
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.71
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.44
|
|
pay 24.3% less for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Massachusetts
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$3.51
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$71.71
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$33,785.54
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.40
|
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pay 22.5% more for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Massachusetts
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$68.08
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$2,074.76
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$1,940.55
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$139.83
|
|
pay 3.9 times more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Massachusetts
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$1,960.62
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$26,428.57
|
|
pay 36.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Massachusetts
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$6.63
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$12.10
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$81.60
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$14.20
|
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pay 17.9% less for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Massachusetts
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$50.62
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$41.05
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$83.58
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$116.52
|
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