Cost of living comparison
compared to
Chicago vs. British Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary
Chicago is 63.7% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 20.0% more in Chicago
- Groceries
-
pay 8.6% less in Chicago
- Transportation
-
pay 17.8% less in Chicago
- Housing
-
pay 23.0% more in Chicago
- Childcare
-
pay 4.6 times more in Chicago
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 64.4% more in Chicago
- Clothing
-
pay 1.7% more in Chicago
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, restaurants, and clothing in Chicago are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including transportation and groceries are lower in Chicago. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Chicago.
Chicago vs. British Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Chicago instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 20.0% more for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Chicago
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$20.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.96
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.33
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Chicago - Cost of restaurants
pay 8.6% less for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Chicago
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$4.01
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$7.05
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$4.30
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$5.02
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$6.55
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$2.31
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$0.79
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$1.85
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$2.09
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.16
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.26
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Chicago - Cost of groceries
pay 17.8% less for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Chicago
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$3.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$75.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$35,691.85
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$14.43
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Chicago - Cost of transportation
pay 23.0% more for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Chicago
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$65.83
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$2,418.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$1,692.50
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$141.41
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Chicago - Cost of housing
pay 4.6 times more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Chicago
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$2,050.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$39,114.29
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Chicago - Cost of childcare
pay 64.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Chicago
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$7.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$5.53
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$17.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$71.80
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$18.00
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Chicago - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 1.7% more for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Chicago
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$64.24
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$49.62
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$99.48
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$146.50
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Chicago - Cost of clothing
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