Cost of living comparison
compared to
British Virgin Islands vs. Israel Cost of Living Summary
British Virgin Islands is 3.7% more expensive than Israel overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 18.6% less in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 67.8% more in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 43.1% less in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
-
pay 74.2% more in British Virgin Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 39.7% less in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 1.4% less in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 13.1% less in British Virgin Islands
The cost of housing and groceries in British Virgin Islands are more expensive than in Israel. Expenses including transportation, childcare, restaurants, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in British Virgin Islands.
British Virgin Islands vs. Israel Cost Breakdown
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of Israel, you would:
pay 18.6% less for restaurants
|
Israel
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.27
₪68.83
|
$24.49
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$16.70
₪54.04
|
$13.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.94
₪9.52
|
$1.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.34
₪7.56
|
$1.50
|
|
Israel vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 67.8% more for groceries
|
Israel
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.66
₪8.62
|
$4.96
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.17
₪26.42
|
$7.75
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.81
₪25.27
|
$9.43
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.25
₪13.74
|
$6.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.14
₪16.65
|
$5.21
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.63
₪5.27
|
$1.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.07
₪3.45
|
$1.59
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.93
₪3.01
|
$0.91
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.14
₪3.68
|
$3.22
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.76
₪2.47
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.75
₪2.43
|
$1.95
|
|
Israel vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 43.1% less for transportation
|
Israel
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.15
₪26.36
|
$4.64
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$63.78
₪206.36
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$45,327.76
₪146,660.23
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.00
₪45.30
|
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Israel vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 74.2% more for housing
|
Israel
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$30.28
₪97.98
|
$120.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,182.96
₪3,827.52
|
$1,458.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$990.96
₪3,206.31
|
$1,183.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$190.46
₪616.26
|
$110.12
|
|
Israel vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of housing
pay 39.7% less for childcare
|
Israel
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,022.81
₪3,309.35
|
$375.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,300.36
₪39,798.43
|
$10,320.00
|
|
Israel vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 1.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
Israel
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.92
₪28.87
|
$3.75
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.22
₪13.66
|
$6.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.09
₪35.89
|
$5.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$72.05
₪233.12
|
$120.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.01
₪42.09
|
$12.50
|
|
Israel vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 13.1% less for clothing
|
Israel
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$92.85
₪300.42
|
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$64.69
₪209.31
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$125.62
₪406.45
|
$155.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$142.11
₪459.81
|
$125.00
|
|
Israel vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of clothing
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