Cost of living comparison
British Virgin Islands is 0.8% more expensive than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.2% more in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 15.4% more in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 19.7% less in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
-
pay 66.4% more in British Virgin Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 48.7% less in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 5.1% less in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 15.7% less in British Virgin Islands
The cost of housing, groceries, and restaurants in British Virgin Islands are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including childcare, transportation, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in British Virgin Islands.
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 13.2% more for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,725
|
$24.49
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,478
|
$13.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF279
|
$1.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF136
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 15.4% more for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF281
|
$4.96
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF898
|
$7.75
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF455
|
$9.43
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF595
|
$6.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF849
|
$5.21
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF197
|
$1.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF327
|
$1.59
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF313
|
$0.91
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF331
|
$3.22
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF174
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF149
|
$1.95
|
|
pay 19.7% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF634
|
$4.64
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,356
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,473,830
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,469
|
?? | |
pay 66.4% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF6,031
|
$120.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF81,302
|
$1,458.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF71,940
|
$1,183.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF17,270
|
$110.12
|
|
pay 48.7% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF80,153
|
$375.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$10,320.00
|
|
pay 5.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,133
|
$3.75
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF631
|
$6.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF1,951
|
$5.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,652
|
$120.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,281
|
$12.50
|
|
pay 15.7% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF10,840
|
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,570
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF12,565
|
$155.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF22,173
|
$125.00
|
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