Cost of living
Fairfield County compared to US Virgin Islands
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Overview comparison
Fairfield CountyUS Virgin Islands
Consumer prices in US Virgin Islands are roughly 15% higher than in Fairfield County.
Cost of living
| Item | Fairfield County | US Virgin Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,940 | 1,987 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,186 | 5,693 |
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| Without rent one person | 595 | 1,123 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,388 | 3,211 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,204.45 | 1,414.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,050.42 | 3,662.82 |
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| Food person | 498 | 914 |
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| Food family | 1,469 | 2,573 |
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| Transport person | 64.44 | 94.31 |
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| Transport family | 186.95 | 213.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.94 years | 82.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Fairfield County | US Virgin Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 15 | 30.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.43 | 146.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.65 | 9.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.18 | 4.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.31 | 7.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.21 | 2.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Fairfield County | US Virgin Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,069.41 | 1,456.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 975.23 | 1,079.23 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,803.39 | 2,203.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,826.32 | 2,371.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 103.3 | 206.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.23 | 283.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.26 | 95.76 |
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Transportation
| Item | Fairfield County | US Virgin Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.35 | 4.35 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,715 | 2,423 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,750 | 1,984 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.79 | 1.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.59% | 61.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.75 | 36.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.41 |
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Groceries
| Item | Fairfield County | US Virgin Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 3.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.71 | 4.71 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.26 | 6.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.67 | 18.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.39 | 17.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.14 | 17.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.12 | 1.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.79 |
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Other
| Item | Fairfield County | US Virgin Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.06 | 112.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.68 | 13.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 83.2 | 67.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.47 | 16.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.25 | 59.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.34 | 91.44 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 985.24 | 902.56 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,657 | 11,631 |
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