Cost of living comparison
Canada is 0.9% cheaper than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 12.1% less in Canada
- Groceries
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pay 22.8% less in Canada
- Transportation
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pay 6.3% less in Canada
- Housing
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pay 16.6% less in Canada
- Childcare
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pay 55.5% more in Canada
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 15.9% more in Canada
- Clothing
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pay 19.8% less in Canada
The cost of childcare and entertainment and sports in Canada are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including groceries, clothing, housing, restaurants, and transportation are lower in Canada.
If you lived in Canada instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 12.1% less for restaurants
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British Virgin Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$16.37
CA$23.71
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$10.01
CA$14.50
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.00
CA$2.89
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$1.62
CA$2.34
|
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pay 22.8% less for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$2.48
CA$3.59
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$5.30
CA$7.68
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$8.04
CA$11.64
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$3.39
CA$4.91
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$5.12
CA$7.42
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$1.79
CA$2.59
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$0.64
CA$0.92
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$1.60
CA$2.31
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$1.74
CA$2.52
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.16
CA$1.67
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.14
CA$1.65
|
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pay 6.3% less for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$4.35
CA$6.30
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.88
CA$95.40
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$24,555.94
CA$35,560.69
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$16.33
CA$23.65
|
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pay 16.6% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$60.95
CA$88.27
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$1,220.42
CA$1,767.35
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$1,114.36
CA$1,613.75
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$115.39
CA$167.10
|
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pay 55.5% more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$729.99
CA$1,057.13
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$12,017.58
CA$17,403.26
|
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pay 15.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$5.20
CA$7.53
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$3.58
CA$5.18
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$12.91
CA$18.70
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$42.97
CA$62.23
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$10.95
CA$15.86
|
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pay 19.8% less for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$53.89
CA$78.04
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$39.01
CA$56.50
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$84.94
CA$123.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$102.12
CA$147.88
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