Cost of living comparison
compared to
British Virgin Islands vs. Republic of the Congo Cost of Living Summary
British Virgin Islands is 30.5% more expensive than Republic of the Congo overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 24.9% more in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 26.0% more in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 17.3% less in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
-
pay 49.3% more in British Virgin Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 72.8% more in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 45.5% more in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 49.9% more in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands vs. Republic of the Congo Cost Breakdown
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay 24.9% more for restaurants
|
Republic of the Congo
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$12.13
FCFA7,083
|
$19.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.98
FCFA5,825
|
$11.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.80
FCFA1,053
|
$1.74
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.66
FCFA968
|
$1.14
|
|
Republic of the Congo vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 26.0% more for groceries
|
Republic of the Congo
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.73
FCFA1,595
|
$4.62
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.81
FCFA3,974
|
$6.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.22
FCFA5,966
|
$9.94
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.01
FCFA1,755
|
$6.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.05
FCFA2,946
|
$5.89
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.64
FCFA958
|
$1.28
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.17
FCFA683
|
$1.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.96
FCFA1,145
|
$0.91
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.53
FCFA893
|
$3.19
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.27
FCFA742
|
$2.45
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.21
FCFA708
|
$2.02
|
|
Republic of the Congo vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 17.3% less for transportation
|
Republic of the Congo
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
FCFA3,369
|
$4.77
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.57
FCFA13,175
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,142.12
FCFA16M
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.11
FCFA8,239
|
?? | |
Republic of the Congo vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 49.3% more for housing
|
Republic of the Congo
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$57.49
FCFA33,565
|
$112.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,226.62
FCFA716K
|
$1,533.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$458.60
FCFA268K
|
$1,308.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$258.05
FCFA151K
|
$100.56
|
|
Republic of the Congo vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of housing
pay 72.8% more for childcare
|
Republic of the Congo
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$250.40
FCFA146K
|
$375.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,641.67
FCFA4M
|
$15,236.67
|
|
Republic of the Congo vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 45.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Republic of the Congo
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.40
FCFA1,984
|
$4.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.88
FCFA2,848
|
$6.25
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.09
FCFA2,385
|
$5.12
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$59.02
FCFA34,459
|
$120.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.36
FCFA6,050
|
$15.00
|
|
Republic of the Congo vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 49.9% more for clothing
|
Republic of the Congo
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$33.75
FCFA19,704
|
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.62
FCFA17,880
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.67
FCFA50,598
|
$130.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$105.00
FCFA61,302
|
$140.00
|
|
Republic of the Congo vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of clothing
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