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Charlotte Amalie vs Tortola

Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands compared with Tortola, British Virgin Islands: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Country US Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands
Nomad score 5.0 / 10 5.2 / 10
Cost of living $3,750 / mo $3,260 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 29° / 29°C 28° / 27°C
Air quality (AQI) 28 Good 36 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Average high 27.6°C 25.8°C
Average low 25.9°C 24.1°C
Precipitation 82 mm / mo 78 mm / mo
Sunshine 337 h / mo 339 h / mo
Humidity 76% 76%
Rain days 13.3 / mo 12.4 / mo
Wind speed 31 km/h 31.3 km/h

VI Charlotte Amalie · average high by month

VG Tortola · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
US AQI 28 36
PM2.5 4 µg/m³ 4.1 µg/m³
PM10 6.9 µg/m³ 7.1 µg/m³
Ozone 43 µg/m³ 33 µg/m³
UV index 6.6 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.1 4.4
Local Payment Services 6.4 5.0
Startup Scene 3.2 2.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Air Conditioning 7.2 6.4
Green Spaces 5.7 6.3
Natural Disaster Risk 3.4 3.1
Noise Pollution 5.0 5.9
Seasonal Variety 3.5 3.0
Weather 6.7 6.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Mobile Network Coverage 7.6 7.6
Power Grid Reliability 6.2 6.5
Public WiFi Availability 4.2 4.2
VPN Reliability 8.1 7.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Accommodation Cost 2.4 2.3
Cost of Living 2.8 3.2
Currency Stability 9.5 8.6
Entertainment Cost 3.6 3.6
Food & Groceries 2.5 2.4
Gym Membership Cost 4.0 3.8
Transportation Cost 4.5 3.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Culture 6.5 6.1
Indoors Fun 4.2 3.8
Language Learning Opportunities 2.7 3.1
Local Experiences & Tours 7.5 7.2
Nightlife 5.1 5.1
Outdoors & Nature 8.6 8.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.3 2.1
Nomad Friendly 4.1 4.3
Online Community Presence 2.5 2.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Cafes with WiFi 5.4 5.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.5 2.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.2 4.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7 2.2
Internet Speed 6.7 6.5
Local SIM Card Availability 7.7 7.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Fitness Facilities 5.1 5.0
Food Scene 5.9 5.6
Healthy Food Options 5.3 5.3
Yoga Studios 4.1 4.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Healthcare 4.9 5.0
Healthcare Affordability 3.9 4.5
Healthcare Quality 5.9 5.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.6 7.9
Ease of Business Registration 4.8 6.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.7 4.6
Freedom of Speech 8.8 8.3
Political Stability 7.9 8.2
Tax Friendliness 5.1 9.2
Visa Ease 6.3 6.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Air Quality 8.1 8.3
Cleanliness 5.9 6.9
Environmental Quality 7.1 7.8
Family Friendly 6.6 7.2
Language Barrier 8.5 9.0
Work-Life Balance 7.4 7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Female Friendly 6.9 7.3
Racial Tolerance 7.3 6.9
Safety 6.6 7.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Airport Connectivity 6.5 5.2
Cycling 2.6 3.0
Intercity Travel Options 4.2 3.9
Public Transit 2.9 3.1
Ride-sharing Services 2.2 1.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.0 4.5
Walkability 5.0 4.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Coworking Quality 3.6 2.9
Freelance Ecosystem 4.1 2.8
Networking Opportunities 3.9 3.0
Remote Job Opportunities 4.1 3.2
Time Zone Favorability 7.6 6.6

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Jeans $70 per pair $70 per pair
Summer Dress $45 per dress $50 per dress
Running Shoes $90 per pair $90 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Dining Out $200 per month $80 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Cinema Ticket $11 per ticket $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Coffee $4.50 per cup $4.50 per cup
Beer $5.00 per pint $6.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $18 per meal $18 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $80 per meal $80 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $11 per meal
Apples $4.50 per kg $6.00 per kg
Bread $3.50 per loaf $3.50 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.75 per bottle $1.75 per bottle
Milk $3.50 per liter $2.50 per liter
Rice $2.50 per kg $2.50 per kg
Chicken Fillets $11 per kg $10 per kg
Beef $16 per kg $18 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $18 per bottle $18 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Groceries $500 per month $400 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Health Insurance $80 per month $50 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Doctor Visit (GP) $120 per visit $65 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $12 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Housing $900 per month $800 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,700 per month $1,800 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,500 per month $2,000 per month
Coworking Space $220 per month $250 per month
Coliving Space $1,300 per month $1,300 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Internet & Mobile $100 per month $60 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Leisure Activities $50 per month $30 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Haircut $18 per visit $25 per visit
Laundry $12 per kg $12 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Mobile Plan $35 per month $35 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $85 per month $70 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $25 one-time $20 one-time
Gym Membership $45 per month $60 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $25 per hour $25 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Transportation $80 per month $50 per month
Taxi Start $3.50 per trip $6.00 per trip
Taxi per km $2.50 per km $2.50 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $55 per month $45 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $12 per trip $12 per trip
Gasoline $1.10 per liter $1.80 per liter
Scooter Rental $35 per month $35 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
VI Charlotte Amalie VG Tortola
Utilities $180 per month $200 per month