Cost of living comparison
compared to
United States vs. British Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary
United States is 25.1% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.8% more in United States
- Groceries
-
pay 9.8% less in United States
- Transportation
-
pay 26.4% less in United States
- Housing
-
pay 6.9% more in United States
- Childcare
-
pay 3.0 times more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 18.2% more in United States
- Clothing
-
pay 17.6% less in United States
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants in United States are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including transportation, clothing, and groceries are lower in United States. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in United States.
United States vs. British Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United States instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 6.8% more for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$19.45
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$11.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.00
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. United States - Cost of restaurants
pay 9.8% less for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$3.56
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$6.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$3.97
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$4.27
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$5.41
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$2.04
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$2.21
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.38
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. United States - Cost of groceries
pay 26.4% less for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$3.41
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$32,336.38
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.61
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. United States - Cost of transportation
pay 6.9% more for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$68.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$1,664.59
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$1,416.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$150.19
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. United States - Cost of housing
pay 3.0 times more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$1,387.27
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$23,196.46
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. United States - Cost of childcare
pay 18.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$5.84
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$5.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$9.90
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$51.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$13.64
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 17.6% less for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$51.08
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$41.81
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$87.56
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$112.04
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. United States - Cost of clothing
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