Cost of living comparison
compared to
British Virgin Islands vs. New Zealand Cost of Living Summary
British Virgin Islands is 23.3% more expensive than New Zealand overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 20.5% more in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 74.1% more in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 23.7% less in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
-
pay 62.6% more in British Virgin Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 32.2% less in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 39.7% more in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 22.4% more in British Virgin Islands
The cost of groceries, housing, entertainment and sports, clothing, and restaurants in British Virgin Islands are more expensive than in New Zealand. Expenses including childcare and transportation are lower in British Virgin Islands.
British Virgin Islands vs. New Zealand Cost Breakdown
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of New Zealand, you would:
pay 20.5% more for restaurants
|
New Zealand
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.45
NZ$24.89
|
$24.49
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.14
NZ$15.74
|
$13.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.11
NZ$3.63
|
$1.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.02
NZ$3.47
|
$1.50
|
|
New Zealand vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 74.1% more for groceries
|
New Zealand
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.74
NZ$2.99
|
$4.96
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.88
NZ$6.69
|
$7.75
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.34
NZ$10.92
|
$9.43
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.96
NZ$10.27
|
$6.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.01
NZ$6.90
|
$5.21
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.18
NZ$2.03
|
$1.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.95
NZ$1.64
|
$1.59
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.29
NZ$2.23
|
$0.91
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.11
NZ$3.63
|
$3.22
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.85
NZ$1.46
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.80
NZ$1.37
|
$1.95
|
|
New Zealand vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 23.7% less for transportation
|
New Zealand
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.08
NZ$10.47
|
$4.64
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$74.52
NZ$128.39
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,777.66
NZ$42,690.69
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
NZ$30.69
|
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New Zealand vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 62.6% more for housing
|
New Zealand
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$50.00
NZ$86.14
|
$120.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$978.36
NZ$1,685.66
|
$1,458.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$810.06
NZ$1,395.70
|
$1,183.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$95.66
NZ$164.82
|
$110.12
|
|
New Zealand vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of housing
pay 32.2% less for childcare
|
New Zealand
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$635.34
NZ$1,094.67
|
$375.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$13,463.91
NZ$23,197.66
|
$10,320.00
|
|
New Zealand vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 39.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
New Zealand
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.04
NZ$10.41
|
$3.75
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.35
NZ$5.78
|
$6.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$23.12
NZ$39.84
|
$5.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$37.72
NZ$64.99
|
$120.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.72
NZ$18.47
|
$12.50
|
|
New Zealand vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 22.4% more for clothing
|
New Zealand
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$65.22
NZ$112.37
|
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.23
NZ$67.60
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.28
NZ$155.55
|
$155.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$119.43
NZ$205.77
|
$125.00
|
|
New Zealand vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of clothing
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