Cost of living comparison
Netherlands is 32.1% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 18.5% more in Netherlands
- Groceries
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pay 35.3% less in Netherlands
- Transportation
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pay 68.1% more in Netherlands
- Housing
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pay 4.1% less in Netherlands
- Childcare
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pay 2.6 times more in Netherlands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 16.4% more in Netherlands
- Clothing
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pay 0.4% more in Netherlands
The cost of childcare, transportation, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Netherlands are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including groceries and housing are lower in Netherlands. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Netherlands.
If you lived in Netherlands instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 18.5% more for restaurants
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British Virgin Islands
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Netherlands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$18.74
€17.97
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$12.22
€11.72
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.94
€2.82
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.33
€2.24
|
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pay 35.3% less for groceries
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British Virgin Islands
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$1.79
€1.72
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$6.20
€5.95
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$4.40
€4.22
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$4.42
€4.24
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$6.89
€6.60
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$0.86
€0.83
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$1.05
€1.01
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$0.81
€0.78
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$1.65
€1.58
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.88
€0.85
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$0.88
€0.84
|
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pay 68.1% more for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$7.80
€7.48
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$95.88
€91.95
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,938.58
€30,627.72
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$22.75
€21.81
|
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pay 4.1% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$43.11
€41.35
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$1,289.16
€1,236.25
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$1,051.87
€1,008.70
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$187.76
€180.05
|
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pay 2.6 times more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$1,627.96
€1,561.15
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$9,050.97
€8,679.49
|
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pay 16.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$5.55
€5.32
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$3.60
€3.45
|
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$11.52
€11.05
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$38.99
€37.39
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$13.94
€13.37
|
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pay 0.4% more for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Netherlands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$84.34
€80.88
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$38.25
€36.68
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$92.60
€88.80
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$118.53
€113.67
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