Cost of living comparison
compared to
Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic Cost of Living Summary
Virgin Islands is 16.9% more expensive than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 36.1% more in Virgin Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 40.9% more in Virgin Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 47.7% less in Virgin Islands
- Housing
-
pay 13.4% more in Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 41.8% more in Virgin Islands
The cost of entertainment and sports, groceries, restaurants, and housing in Virgin Islands are more expensive than in Central African Republic.
Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Virgin Islands instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 36.1% more for restaurants
|
Central African Republic
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$25.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$10.48
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$3.10
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.78
FCFA1,007
|
$2.42
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 40.9% more for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$6.43
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$8.40
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
$9.85
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.34
FCFA3,022
|
$7.46
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
$11.78
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$4.66
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.67
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
$3.50
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
$4.69
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.02
FCFA1,142
|
$1.28
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.83
FCFA1,599
|
$2.53
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 47.7% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$10.11
FCFA5,719
|
$5.28
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$60.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$45,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$44.85
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 13.4% more for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$98.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,335.44
FCFA755,392
|
$1,513.89
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,216.50
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$272.68
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,287.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$15,433.33
|
Central African Republic vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 41.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.56
FCFA2,014
|
$6.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$6.93
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$4.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$118.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$11.50
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$71.67
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$62.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$146.25
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$111.67
|
Central African Republic vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of clothing
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