Cost of living comparison
compared to
Denmark vs. British Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary
Denmark is 25.2% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 47.2% more in Denmark
- Groceries
-
pay 15.6% less in Denmark
- Transportation
-
pay 81.3% more in Denmark
- Housing
-
pay 20.5% less in Denmark
- Childcare
-
pay 17.3% more in Denmark
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 39.1% more in Denmark
- Clothing
-
pay 27.8% more in Denmark
The cost of transportation, restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, and childcare in Denmark are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including housing and groceries are lower in Denmark. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Denmark.
Denmark vs. British Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Denmark instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 47.2% more for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Denmark
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$23.17
DKK147.40
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$13.90
DKK88.42
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$3.84
DKK24.41
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.91
DKK18.53
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Denmark - Cost of restaurants
pay 15.6% less for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Denmark
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$3.26
DKK20.76
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$6.90
DKK43.90
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$7.91
DKK50.34
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$4.82
DKK30.69
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$5.27
DKK33.51
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$1.44
DKK9.16
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$1.47
DKK9.36
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$1.57
DKK9.97
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$2.17
DKK13.82
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.96
DKK6.13
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$0.87
DKK5.53
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Denmark - Cost of groceries
pay 81.3% more for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Denmark
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$8.41
DKK53.48
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$89.74
DKK570.88
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$48,140.44
DKK306,259.83
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$25.64
DKK163.09
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Denmark - Cost of transportation
pay 20.5% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Denmark
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$40.30
DKK256.40
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$1,064.91
DKK6,774.75
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$842.32
DKK5,358.68
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$154.40
DKK982.25
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Denmark - Cost of housing
pay 17.3% more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Denmark
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$547.90
DKK3,485.60
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$9,128.43
DKK58,073.25
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Denmark - Cost of childcare
pay 39.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Denmark
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$8.18
DKK52.02
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$6.19
DKK39.40
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$9.59
DKK61.02
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$43.64
DKK277.63
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$18.32
DKK116.54
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Denmark - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 27.8% more for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Denmark
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$103.92
DKK661.11
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$42.34
DKK269.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$120.57
DKK767.03
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$172.17
DKK1,095.31
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Denmark - Cost of clothing
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