Cost of living comparison
Switzerland is 32.8% more expensive than Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 59.5% more in Switzerland
- Groceries
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pay 24.6% less in Switzerland
- Transportation
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pay 7.0% more in Switzerland
- Housing
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pay 21.1% less in Switzerland
- Childcare
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pay 2.2 times more in Switzerland
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 38.7% more in Switzerland
- Clothing
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pay 46.3% more in Switzerland
The cost of childcare, restaurants, clothing, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Switzerland are more expensive than in Virgin Islands. Expenses including groceries and housing are lower in Switzerland. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Switzerland.
If you lived in Switzerland instead of Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 59.5% more for restaurants
|
Virgin Islands
|
Switzerland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.00
|
$27.66
CHF24.48
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.18
|
$16.97
CHF15.01
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.02
|
$4.67
CHF4.14
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.26
|
$4.13
CHF3.65
|
|
pay 24.6% less for groceries
|
Virgin Islands
|
Switzerland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$6.40
|
$3.64
CHF3.22
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.98
|
$13.22
CHF11.70
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.27
|
$7.31
CHF6.47
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.80
|
$6.80
CHF6.01
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.70
|
$12.89
CHF11.41
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.78
|
$1.52
CHF1.34
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.30
|
$1.03
CHF0.91
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.98
|
$1.31
CHF1.16
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$4.63
|
$2.85
CHF2.52
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.21
|
$1.12
CHF0.99
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.47
|
$1.07
CHF0.95
|
|
pay 7.0% more for transportation
|
Virgin Islands
|
Switzerland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.33
|
$7.83
CHF6.93
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$100.00
|
$114.11
CHF100.98
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$42,333.33
|
$36,806.66
CHF32,570.21
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$52.43
|
$42.03
CHF37.19
|
|
pay 21.1% less for housing
|
Virgin Islands
|
Switzerland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$96.50
|
$53.46
CHF47.30
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,781.25
|
$1,622.75
CHF1,435.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,389.90
|
$1,411.84
CHF1,249.34
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$266.22
|
$180.02
CHF159.30
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for childcare
|
Virgin Islands
|
Switzerland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$991.67
|
$2,587.05
CHF2,289.28
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$16,200.00
|
$30,321.56
CHF26,831.55
|
|
pay 38.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Virgin Islands
|
Switzerland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.70
|
$7.82
CHF6.92
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.43
|
$5.42
CHF4.80
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.50
|
$10.09
CHF8.93
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$109.33
|
$88.49
CHF78.30
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.67
|
$21.15
CHF18.71
|
|
pay 46.3% more for clothing
|
Virgin Islands
|
Switzerland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$78.12
|
$121.70
CHF107.69
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$62.38
|
$61.65
CHF54.56
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$98.75
|
$136.06
CHF120.40
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$91.67
|
$176.75
CHF156.41
|
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