Cost of living comparison
compared to
British Virgin Islands vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
British Virgin Islands is 7.5% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 0.8% less in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 37.6% more in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 35.8% more in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
-
pay 4.6% more in British Virgin Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 64.2% less in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 11.4% more in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 28.3% more in British Virgin Islands
The cost of groceries, transportation, clothing, entertainment and sports, and housing in British Virgin Islands are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare and restaurants are lower in British Virgin Islands.
British Virgin Islands vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of United States, you would:
pay 0.8% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$24.49
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$13.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$1.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$1.50
|
|
United States vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 37.6% more for groceries
|
United States
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$4.96
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$7.75
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$9.43
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$6.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$5.21
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.59
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$0.91
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$3.22
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.95
|
|
United States vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 35.8% more for transportation
|
United States
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$4.64
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
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United States vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 4.6% more for housing
|
United States
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$120.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$1,458.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$1,183.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$110.12
|
|
United States vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of housing
pay 64.2% less for childcare
|
United States
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$375.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$10,320.00
|
|
United States vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 11.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$3.75
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$6.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$5.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
$120.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$12.50
|
|
United States vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 28.3% more for clothing
|
United States
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$155.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$125.00
|
|
United States vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of clothing
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