Cost of living comparison
compared to
Central African Republic vs. Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary
Central African Republic is 4.8% more expensive than Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 26.5% less in Central African Republic
- Groceries
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pay 5.9% less in Central African Republic
- Transportation
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pay 91.4% more in Central African Republic
- Housing
-
pay 11.8% less in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 23.2% less in Central African Republic
Expenses including restaurants, entertainment and sports, housing, and groceries are lower in Central African Republic. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Central African Republic.
Central African Republic vs. Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 26.5% less for restaurants
|
Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.50
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.48
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.10
|
?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.42
|
$1.78
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Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 5.9% less for groceries
|
Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$6.43
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.40
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.85
|
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.46
|
$5.34
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|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.78
|
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$4.66
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.67
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.50
|
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$4.69
|
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.28
|
$2.02
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|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.53
|
$2.83
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|
|
Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 91.4% more for transportation
|
Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.28
|
$10.11
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|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$60.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$45,000.00
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$44.85
|
?? | |
Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 11.8% less for housing
|
Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$98.46
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,513.89
|
$1,335.44
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|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,216.50
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$272.68
|
?? | |
Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,287.50
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,433.33
|
?? |
Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 23.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.50
|
$3.56
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|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.93
|
?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.50
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$118.33
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.50
|
?? | |
Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$71.67
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$62.33
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$146.25
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.67
|
?? |
Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of clothing
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