Cost of living comparison
compared to
New York vs. British Indian Ocean Territory Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New York instead of British Indian Ocean Territory, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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New York
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$20.39
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$11.80
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.45
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.86
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British Indian Ocean Territory vs. New York - Cost of restaurants
pay (unknown) more for groceries
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British Indian Ocean Territory
|
New York
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$3.78
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$7.84
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.25
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$4.76
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$5.49
|
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.39
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.88
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.16
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.38
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.43
|
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.63
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British Indian Ocean Territory vs. New York - Cost of groceries
pay (unknown) more for transportation
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British Indian Ocean Territory
|
New York
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.32
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$95.86
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$33,821.80
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$19.88
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British Indian Ocean Territory vs. New York - Cost of transportation
pay (unknown) more for housing
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
New York
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$65.63
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,876.02
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,567.68
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$139.14
|
British Indian Ocean Territory vs. New York - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
New York
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,788.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$24,966.76
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British Indian Ocean Territory vs. New York - Cost of childcare
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
New York
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$6.28
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$5.14
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$14.22
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$63.27
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$14.99
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British Indian Ocean Territory vs. New York - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
|
New York
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$49.49
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$44.18
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$85.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$115.57
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British Indian Ocean Territory vs. New York - Cost of clothing
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