Cost of living comparison
British Virgin Islands is 4.7% more expensive than Virginia.
- Restaurants
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pay 2.1% less in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 38.0% more in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
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pay 38.1% more in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
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pay 1.7% more in British Virgin Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 70.5% less in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 5.3% more in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 22.3% more in British Virgin Islands
The cost of transportation, groceries, clothing, entertainment and sports, and housing in British Virgin Islands are more expensive than in Virginia. Expenses including childcare and restaurants are lower in British Virgin Islands.
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of Virginia, you would:
pay 2.1% less for restaurants
|
Virginia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.49
|
$24.49
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.13
|
$13.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.48
|
$1.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 38.0% more for groceries
|
Virginia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.44
|
$4.96
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.98
|
$7.75
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.79
|
$9.43
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.41
|
$6.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.54
|
$5.21
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.62
|
$1.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
|
$1.59
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.23
|
$0.91
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.41
|
$3.22
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.55
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.41
|
$1.95
|
|
pay 38.1% more for transportation
|
Virginia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.36
|
$4.64
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$79.15
|
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| 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 1.7% more for housing
|
Virginia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$69.48
|
$120.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,832.03
|
$1,458.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,500.84
|
$1,183.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$145.31
|
$110.12
|
|
pay 70.5% less for childcare
|
Virginia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,614.20
|
$375.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,849.72
|
$10,320.00
|
|
pay 5.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Virginia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.17
|
$3.75
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.19
|
$6.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.03
|
$5.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$58.19
|
$120.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.24
|
$12.50
|
|
pay 22.3% more for clothing
|
Virginia
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.05
|
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.36
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.16
|
$155.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$126.91
|
$125.00
|
|
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