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British Virgin Islands vs. Virginia Cost of Living Summary
British Virgin Islands is 5.0% more expensive than Virginia.
- Restaurants
- pay 4.3% less in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
- pay 26.0% more in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
- pay 47.9% more in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
- pay 5.9% more in British Virgin Islands
- Childcare
- pay 71.2% less in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 6.1% more in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
- pay 24.5% more in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands vs. Virginia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of Virginia, you would:
pay 4.3% less for restaurants
Virginia | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $19.95 | $24.49 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $11.32 | $13.25 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.59 | $1.97 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.23 | $1.50 | |
Virginia vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 26.0% more for groceries
Virginia | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $3.66 | $4.96 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $7.57 | $7.75 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.86 | $9.43 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $4.30 | $6.10 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $6.27 | $5.21 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.78 | $1.56 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.78 | $1.59 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.60 | $0.91 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.90 | $3.22 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.63 | $2.39 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.56 | $1.95 | |
Virginia vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 47.9% more for transportation
Virginia | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.14 | $4.64 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $81.69 | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $33,360.29 | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $15.32 | ?? | |
Virginia vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 5.9% more for housing
Virginia | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $66.63 | $120.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,767.25 | $1,458.33 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,444.78 | $1,183.33 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $139.02 | $110.12 | |
Virginia vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of housing
pay 71.2% less for childcare
Virginia | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,687.43 | $375.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $29,254.08 | $10,320.00 | |
Virginia vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 6.1% more for entertainment and sports
Virginia | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.97 | $3.75 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.35 | $6.04 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $8.83 | $5.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $56.35 | $120.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $14.65 | $12.50 | |
Virginia vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 24.5% more for clothing
Virginia | British Virgin Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $52.65 | $47.50 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $42.78 | $55.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $91.01 | $155.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $114.93 | $125.00 | |
Virginia vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of clothing
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