Cost of living comparison
Virginia is 35.0% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 7.4% more in Virginia
- Groceries
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pay 6.0% less in Virginia
- Transportation
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pay 27.6% less in Virginia
- Housing
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pay 10.6% more in Virginia
- Childcare
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pay 3.6 times more in Virginia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 18.7% more in Virginia
- Clothing
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pay 13.0% less in Virginia
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants in Virginia are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including transportation, clothing, and groceries are lower in Virginia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Virginia.
If you lived in Virginia instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 7.4% more for restaurants
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British Virgin Islands
|
Virginia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$20.49
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$11.13
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.48
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.04
|
|
pay 6.0% less for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Virginia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$3.44
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$6.98
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$3.79
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$3.41
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$5.54
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$2.62
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$0.74
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$2.23
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$2.41
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.55
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.41
|
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pay 27.6% less for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Virginia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$3.36
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$79.15
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$32,788.87
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$16.99
|
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pay 10.6% more for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Virginia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$69.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$1,832.03
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$1,500.84
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$145.31
|
|
pay 3.6 times more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Virginia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$1,614.20
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$28,849.72
|
|
pay 18.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Virginia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$6.17
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$5.19
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$9.03
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$58.19
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$14.24
|
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pay 13.0% less for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Virginia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$53.05
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$41.36
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$92.16
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$126.91
|
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