Cruz Bay vs Road Town — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Country	US Virgin Islands	British Virgin Islands
Nomad score	4.9 / 10	5.1 / 10
Cost of living	$4,580 / mo	$5,170 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	30° / 29°C	30° / 28°C
Air quality (AQI)	24 Good	24 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Average high	27.6°C	27.5°C
Average low	25.9°C	25.8°C
Precipitation	80 mm / mo	78 mm / mo
Sunshine	338 h / mo	339 h / mo
Humidity	76%	76%
Rain days	12.6 / mo	12.4 / mo
Wind speed	31 km/h	31.3 km/h

VI Cruz Bay · average high by month

J 26 F 26 M 26 A 26 M 28 J 28 J 29 A 29 S 29 O 29 N 28 D 27

VG Road Town · average high by month

J 26 F 26 M 26 A 26 M 27 J 28 J 29 A 29 S 29 O 29 N 28 D 27

Air quality

Air quality
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
US AQI	24	24
PM2.5	4.5 µg/m³	4.5 µg/m³
PM10	7.5 µg/m³	7.5 µg/m³
Ozone	49 µg/m³	49 µg/m³
UV index	6.1	6.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.9	3.4
Local Payment Services	4.9	5.0
Startup Scene	2.3	2.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Air Conditioning	6.6	7.4
Green Spaces	7.4	6.0
Natural Disaster Risk	3.8	2.8
Noise Pollution	6.0	5.4
Seasonal Variety	3.2	2.5
Weather	7.3	6.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Mobile Network Coverage	7.1	7.5
Power Grid Reliability	6.1	6.3
Public WiFi Availability	4.0	4.1
VPN Reliability	8.3	7.4

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Accommodation Cost	2.1	2.0
Cost of Living	2.7	2.5
Currency Stability	9.4	8.9
Entertainment Cost	3.6	3.5
Food & Groceries	2.6	2.4
Gym Membership Cost	3.1	4.2
Transportation Cost	3.1	3.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Culture	5.3	5.3
Indoors Fun	3.3	3.7
Language Learning Opportunities	2.7	3.0
Local Experiences & Tours	6.8	7.4
Nightlife	3.8	4.5
Outdoors & Nature	8.6	8.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Nomad Events & Meetups	1.9	1.9
Nomad Friendly	4.6	4.8
Online Community Presence	2.7	2.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Cafes with WiFi	4.3	4.4
Coworking Spaces Availability	1.9	2.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	3.0	3.2
Digital Nomad Popularity	1.7	2.5
Internet Speed	5.7	6.6
Local SIM Card Availability	6.4	6.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Fitness Facilities	4.8	4.7
Food Scene	6.4	5.9
Healthy Food Options	6.3	5.3
Yoga Studios	5.9	4.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Healthcare	4.5	4.5
Healthcare Affordability	3.7	3.7
Healthcare Quality	5.3	5.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.3	6.7
Ease of Business Registration	5.2	6.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.9	4.1
Freedom of Speech	8.6	7.8
Political Stability	7.6	8.4
Tax Friendliness	7.7	9.2
Visa Ease	6.8	7.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Air Quality	8.6	8.7
Cleanliness	7.0	7.0
Environmental Quality	8.6	8.4
Family Friendly	6.6	7.0
Language Barrier	9.2	9.1
Work-Life Balance	7.9	7.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Female Friendly	7.5	7.2
Racial Tolerance	7.7	7.6
Safety	7.8	7.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Airport Connectivity	3.0	4.4
Cycling	2.6	3.1
Intercity Travel Options	3.6	4.2
Public Transit	3.1	2.9
Ride-sharing Services	1.8	1.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	4.2	4.1
Walkability	5.9	4.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Coworking Quality	1.9	2.8
Freelance Ecosystem	3.1	2.6
Networking Opportunities	3.1	3.1
Remote Job Opportunities	3.3	2.8
Time Zone Favorability	7.0	7.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Jeans	$65 per pair	$75 per pair
Summer Dress	$50 per dress	$50 per dress
Running Shoes	$95 per pair	$130 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Dining Out	$200 per month	$150 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Cinema Ticket	$14 per ticket	$12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Coffee	$4.50 per cup	$4.50 per cup
Beer	$6.00 per pint	$6.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$15 per meal	$22 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$90 per meal	$85 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$11 per meal	$13 per meal
Apples	$4.50 per kg	$4.50 per kg
Bread	$3.50 per loaf	$4.00 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.75 per bottle	$2.50 per bottle
Milk	$2.50 per liter	$3.50 per liter
Rice	$2.50 per kg	$2.50 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$12 per kg	$12 per kg
Beef	$18 per kg	$18 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$18 per bottle	$20 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Groceries	$500 per month	$500 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Health Insurance	$100 per month	$80 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Doctor Visit (GP)	$100 per visit	$100 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$12 per purchase	$15 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Housing	$1,200 per month	$1,500 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,500 per month	$1,200 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$2,500 per month	$2,500 per month
Coworking Space	$250 per month	$250 per month
Coliving Space	$1,200 per month	$900 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Internet & Mobile	$80 per month	$100 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Leisure Activities	$50 per month	$100 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Haircut	$25 per visit	$25 per visit
Laundry	$12 per kg	$20 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Mobile Plan	$50 per month	$35 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$85 per month	$90 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$25 one-time	$20 one-time
Gym Membership	$65 per month	$55 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$25 per hour	$25 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Transportation	$100 per month	$120 per month
Taxi Start	$6.00 per trip	$6.00 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.50 per km	$2.00 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$75 per month	$70 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$12 per trip	$12 per trip
Gasoline	$1.30 per liter	$1.70 per liter
Scooter Rental	$50 per month	$35 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	VI Cruz Bay	VG Road Town
Utilities	$180 per month	$180 per month