Cost of living
British Virgin Islands compared to Elgin (United Kingdom)
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Overview comparison
British Virgin IslandsElgin (United Kingdom)
Consumer prices in Elgin (United Kingdom) are roughly 17% higher than in British Virgin Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | British Virgin Islands | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,532 | 2,043 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,789 | 6,094 |
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| Without rent one person | 918 | 816 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,189 | 3,178 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,488.87 | 1,197.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,483.71 | 2,695.03 |
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| Food person | 714 | 496 |
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| Food family | 1,698 | 1,157 |
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| Transport person | 96.37 | 183.56 |
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| Transport family | 297.45 | 360.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.48 years | 84.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | British Virgin Islands | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.22 | 19.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.43 | 73.11 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.63 | 10.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 | 5.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.87 | 4.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.92 | 2.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | British Virgin Islands | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,384.6 | 1,713.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 981.24 | 1,191.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,915.18 | 3,234.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,207.86 | 2,084.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.88 | 196.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 194.3 | 269.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 124.16 | 42.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | British Virgin Islands | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.93 | 4.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,637 | 8,444 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,835 | 6,156 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.61 | 3.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 111.83% | 108.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 37.15 | 20.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | British Virgin Islands | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.59 | 1.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.6 | 1.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.88 | 3.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.62 | 11.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.35 | 9.21 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.05 | 14.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.61 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 0.98 |
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Other
| Item | British Virgin Islands | Elgin (United Kingdom) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 112.61 | 54.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.61 | 13.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 106.67 | 132.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 26.43 | 16.2 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.9 | 105.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 132.85 | 90.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 418.45 | 1,967.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,323 | 16,834 |
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