Cost of living comparison
Wisconsin is 21.9% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 1.5% less in Wisconsin
- Groceries
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pay 22.5% less in Wisconsin
- Transportation
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pay 28.4% less in Wisconsin
- Housing
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pay 12.6% less in Wisconsin
- Childcare
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pay 3.3 times more in Wisconsin
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 10.0% more in Wisconsin
- Clothing
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pay 19.3% less in Wisconsin
The cost of childcare and entertainment and sports in Wisconsin are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including transportation, groceries, clothing, housing, and restaurants are lower in Wisconsin. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Wisconsin.
If you lived in Wisconsin instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 1.5% less for restaurants
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British Virgin Islands
|
Wisconsin
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$15.73
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$10.10
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.58
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$1.83
|
|
pay 22.5% less for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Wisconsin
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$5.80
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$3.12
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$3.40
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$5.21
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$2.20
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$0.63
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$1.83
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$2.00
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.92
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.18
|
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pay 28.4% less for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Wisconsin
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$3.32
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$48.83
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$27,075.50
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$18.01
|
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pay 12.6% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Wisconsin
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$66.87
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$1,172.05
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$1,035.25
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$139.00
|
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pay 3.3 times more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Wisconsin
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$1,476.60
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$27,034.78
|
|
pay 10.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Wisconsin
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$4.89
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$5.09
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$9.90
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$48.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$12.19
|
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pay 19.3% less for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Wisconsin
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$51.29
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$40.15
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$85.49
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$108.03
|
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