Cost of living
US Virgin Islands compared to Lorain County
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Overview comparison
US Virgin IslandsLorain County
Consumer prices in Lorain County are roughly 11% higher than in US Virgin Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | US Virgin Islands | Lorain County |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,987 | 1,890 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,693 | 6,193 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,123 | 1,062 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,211 | 3,408 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,414.76 | 1,254.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,662.82 | 2,317.29 |
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| Food person | 914 | 661 |
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| Food family | 2,573 | 1,405 |
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| Transport person | 94.31 | 116.51 |
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| Transport family | 213.35 | 278.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.73 years | 65.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | US Virgin Islands | Lorain County |
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| Lunch Menu | 30.89 | 22.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 146.89 | 56.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.79 | 10.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.94 | 5.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 7.01 | 6.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.56 | 2.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | US Virgin Islands | Lorain County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,456.24 | 1,340.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,079.23 | 873.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,203.66 | 3,715.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,371.71 | 2,073.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 206.05 | 150.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 283.1 | 211.37 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 95.76 | 70.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | US Virgin Islands | Lorain County |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.35 | 6.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,423 | 3,019 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,984 | 3,085 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 1.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.95% | 53.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 36.58 | 13.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.41 | 0.75 |
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Groceries
| Item | US Virgin Islands | Lorain County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.26 | 0.84 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.71 | 2.71 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.01 | 3.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.16 | 18.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.6 | 15.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.32 | 13.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.81 | 1.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 | 1.51 |
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Other
| Item | US Virgin Islands | Lorain County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 112.23 | 46.02 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.59 | 11.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 67.75 | 131.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.65 | 21.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.46 | 55.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.44 | 74.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 902.56 | 1,150.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,631 | 15,851 |
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