Cost of living comparison
United Kingdom is 32.9% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.0% less in United Kingdom
- Groceries
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pay 41.3% less in United Kingdom
- Transportation
-
pay 52.5% more in United Kingdom
- Housing
-
pay 3.2% more in United Kingdom
- Childcare
-
pay 2.9 times more in United Kingdom
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 41.7% more in United Kingdom
- Clothing
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pay 6.6% less in United Kingdom
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, and housing in United Kingdom are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, and clothing are lower in United Kingdom. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in United Kingdom.
If you lived in United Kingdom instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 9.0% less for restaurants
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British Virgin Islands
|
United Kingdom
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$18.70
£14.06
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$9.25
£6.96
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.23
£1.68
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$1.57
£1.18
|
|
pay 41.3% less for groceries
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British Virgin Islands
|
United Kingdom
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$1.53
£1.15
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$4.35
£3.27
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$5.92
£4.45
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$3.77
£2.83
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$3.70
£2.78
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$1.23
£0.92
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$0.67
£0.50
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$1.26
£0.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$1.42
£1.06
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.65
£0.49
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$0.65
£0.49
|
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pay 52.5% more for transportation
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British Virgin Islands
|
United Kingdom
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$7.07
£5.32
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$98.23
£73.84
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$34,832.80
£26,182.21
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.15
£12.89
|
|
pay 3.2% more for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
United Kingdom
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$39.40
£29.62
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$1,243.58
£934.74
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$1,020.84
£767.32
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$229.21
£172.29
|
|
pay 2.9 times more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
United Kingdom
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$1,497.56
£1,125.65
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$18,629.32
£14,002.81
|
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pay 41.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
United Kingdom
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$5.63
£4.23
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$4.12
£3.10
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$17.47
£13.13
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$45.31
£34.06
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$12.89
£9.69
|
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pay 6.6% less for clothing
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British Virgin Islands
|
United Kingdom
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$78.43
£58.95
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$40.13
£30.16
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$90.36
£67.92
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$96.72
£72.70
|
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