Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Jersey vs. Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary
New Jersey is 5.6% more expensive than Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.9% less in New Jersey
- Groceries
-
pay 34.5% less in New Jersey
- Transportation
-
pay 7.0% less in New Jersey
- Housing
-
pay 4.0% more in New Jersey
- Childcare
-
pay 67.0% more in New Jersey
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 30.9% more in New Jersey
- Clothing
-
pay 12.6% less in New Jersey
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing in New Jersey are more expensive than in Virgin Islands. Expenses including groceries, clothing, restaurants, and transportation are lower in New Jersey.
New Jersey vs. Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Jersey instead of Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 8.9% less for restaurants
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Jersey
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.50
|
$19.95
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.48
|
$12.40
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.10
|
$2.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.42
|
$2.04
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Jersey - Cost of restaurants
pay 34.5% less for groceries
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Jersey
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$6.43
|
$4.17
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.40
|
$8.09
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.85
|
$4.78
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.46
|
$5.24
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.78
|
$5.96
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$4.66
|
$2.76
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.67
|
$0.98
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.50
|
$2.20
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$4.69
|
$2.62
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.28
|
$1.44
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.53
|
$1.60
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Jersey - Cost of groceries
pay 7.0% less for transportation
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Jersey
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.28
|
$3.24
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$60.00
|
$116.02
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$45,000.00
|
$32,841.50
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$44.85
|
$19.75
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Jersey - Cost of transportation
pay 4.0% more for housing
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Jersey
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$98.46
|
$62.68
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,513.89
|
$2,279.92
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,216.50
|
$1,885.98
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$272.68
|
$126.74
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Jersey - Cost of housing
pay 67.0% more for childcare
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Jersey
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,287.50
|
$2,023.96
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,433.33
|
$27,267.62
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Jersey - Cost of childcare
pay 30.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Jersey
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.50
|
$6.95
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.93
|
$5.20
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.50
|
$12.79
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$118.33
|
$52.90
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.50
|
$16.52
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Jersey - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 12.6% less for clothing
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Jersey
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$71.67
|
$57.64
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$62.33
|
$49.26
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$146.25
|
$99.28
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.67
|
$136.81
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Jersey - Cost of clothing
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