Cost of living comparison
New Zealand is 6.5% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 9.7% less in New Zealand
- Groceries
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pay 30.1% less in New Zealand
- Transportation
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pay 35.0% more in New Zealand
- Housing
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pay 34.1% less in New Zealand
- Childcare
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pay 33.2% more in New Zealand
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 58.9% more in New Zealand
- Clothing
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pay 7.6% less in New Zealand
The cost of entertainment and sports, transportation, and childcare in New Zealand are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including housing, groceries, restaurants, and clothing are lower in New Zealand.
If you lived in New Zealand instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 9.7% less for restaurants
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British Virgin Islands
|
New Zealand
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$13.47
NZ$23.57
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$8.81
NZ$15.41
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.16
NZ$3.78
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$1.94
NZ$3.40
|
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pay 30.1% less for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$1.86
NZ$3.26
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$3.77
NZ$6.59
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$6.55
NZ$11.45
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$5.92
NZ$10.36
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$4.25
NZ$7.43
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$1.15
NZ$2.01
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$1.04
NZ$1.82
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$1.31
NZ$2.29
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$2.31
NZ$4.04
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.90
NZ$1.57
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$0.83
NZ$1.45
|
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pay 35.0% more for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$6.26
NZ$10.95
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$69.15
NZ$120.97
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$24,735.85
NZ$43,270.97
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.90
NZ$31.31
|
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pay 34.1% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$51.16
NZ$89.49
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$1,007.66
NZ$1,762.73
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$809.64
NZ$1,416.31
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$91.68
NZ$160.37
|
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pay 33.2% more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$611.89
NZ$1,070.39
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$10,661.07
NZ$18,649.65
|
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pay 58.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$6.10
NZ$10.66
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$3.30
NZ$5.78
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$22.88
NZ$40.02
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$38.53
NZ$67.40
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$10.92
NZ$19.10
|
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pay 7.6% less for clothing
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British Virgin Islands
|
New Zealand
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$65.31
NZ$114.24
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$40.78
NZ$71.34
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$93.71
NZ$163.93
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$121.74
NZ$212.97
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