Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Burlington, Vermont (United States)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Burlington, Vermont (United States) | ||||
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| Richmond, Virginia | Burlington, Vermont | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 | $14 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $9 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.63 | $4.43 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 | $1.14 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.30 | $4.12 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 | $6 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $8 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 | $4.16 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 | $2.33 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.85 | $4.94 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $14 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 | $2.12 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 | $3.33 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Burlington, Vermont (United States) | ||||
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| Richmond, Virginia | Burlington, Vermont | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,647 | $2,068 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,198 | $1,446 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 | $207 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,242 | $1,307 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $964 | $1,008 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $98 | $146 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 | $53 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $236 | $266 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 | $101 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $12 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 | $24 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Burlington, Vermont (United States) | ||||
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| Richmond, Virginia | Burlington, Vermont | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 | $49 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 | $88 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Burlington, Vermont (United States) | ||||
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| Richmond, Virginia | Burlington, Vermont | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,666 | $23,657 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 | $0.74 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | $14 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Burlington, Vermont (United States) | ||||
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| Richmond, Virginia | Burlington, Vermont | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.17 | $8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | $18 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $50 | $128 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 | $3.59 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.82 | $5.35 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 | $3.08 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 | $1.87 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 | $22 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Burlington, Vermont (United States) | ||||
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| Richmond, Virginia | Burlington, Vermont | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 | $60 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 | $22 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 | $80 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | $11 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 | $4.34 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $5.52 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $437 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 | $61 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $10 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 198 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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