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British Virgin Islands vs. South Carolina Cost of Living Summary
British Virgin Islands is 17.9% more expensive than South Carolina.
- Restaurants
- pay 2.2% less in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
- pay 37.3% more in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
- pay 61.1% more in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
- pay 9.2% more in British Virgin Islands
- Childcare
- pay 59.2% less in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 43.5% more in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
- pay 35.7% more in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands vs. South Carolina Cost Breakdown
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of South Carolina, you would:
pay 2.2% less for restaurants
South Carolina | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $19.17 | $24.49 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $11.16 | $13.25 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.65 | $1.97 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.13 | $1.50 | |
South Carolina vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 37.3% more for groceries
South Carolina | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $3.44 | $4.96 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.99 | $7.75 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.54 | $9.43 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $4.18 | $6.10 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.64 | $5.21 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.64 | $1.56 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.76 | $1.59 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.49 | $0.91 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.31 | $3.22 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.63 | $2.39 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.38 | $1.95 | |
South Carolina vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 61.1% more for transportation
South Carolina | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $2.88 | $4.64 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $46.17 | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $33,190.90 | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $16.34 | ?? | |
South Carolina vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 9.2% more for housing
South Carolina | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $66.47 | $120.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,589.94 | $1,458.33 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,366.92 | $1,183.33 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $141.20 | $110.12 | |
South Carolina vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of housing
pay 59.2% less for childcare
South Carolina | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,346.85 | $375.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $19,168.15 | $10,320.00 | |
South Carolina vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 43.5% more for entertainment and sports
South Carolina | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.29 | $3.75 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.17 | $6.04 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $7.67 | $5.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $32.75 | $120.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.71 | $12.50 | |
South Carolina vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 35.7% more for clothing
South Carolina | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $50.06 | $47.50 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $35.86 | $55.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $84.43 | $155.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $112.81 | $125.00 | |
South Carolina vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of clothing
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