However, the cost of living can vary significantly between different islands. If you're trying to figure out where is the cheapest place to live in the Virgin Islands, you'll probably want to set your sights on St.Croix, but living on any of these beautiful islands can be an investment worth making.
US Virgin IslandsThe US Virgin Islands are undoubtedly the best Caribbean islands to retire to if you want all the perks of Caribbean life without the hassle of securing a visa. Since this territory belongs to the United States, US citizens need neither a visa nor a passport to visit or reside here.
While you don't lose your US citizenship when you move to the USVI, you need to have proper documentation, including a VI driver's license. You can sort that out at the Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
The cost of living in the U.S. Virgin Islands is higher than on the U.S. mainland. On average, apartments cost $2,000 per month. A two-bedroom house costs at least $285,000. Not everyone can afford health care on the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Located in the US Virgin Islands, St.Croix is a US territory making it an easy place for US citizens to purchase property. It also happens to be surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and white sand beaches, plus the tropical climate creates the feeling of endless summer.
Haiti. Listed at number 115 on the GPI, Haiti is the most dangerous country in the Caribbean Islands as of 2022. By far the most dangerous threat to U.S. tourists is kidnapping for ransom. Reports of convoys being attacks, protests, and other violent events are also common in Haiti, as well as armed robberies.
Which Caribbean island is the safest to live in? Some of the safest islands to venture to in the Caribbean include Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, The British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Martinique, Montserrat, and St Barts. Check out our article: Living in the Caribbean – The Pros and Cons You Need to Know.
Antigua and Barbuda may not be 100% free of poverty, but can be a beacon of hope towards its neighbors. At 12% they have the lowest poverty rate in the Caribbean and Central America.
Using data from The Hawaii Tourism Authority and Kayak.com, the cheapest island to visit is Oahu. Airfare, hotel, and rental car for two people for a week costs $2,625 on Oahu. The most expensive Hawaiian island to visit is Maui, where the same average costs for a week are $3,600.
What's the most affordable Hawaiian island to live on? The Big Island. With Hawaii's lowest average cost of living (according to MIT's Living Wage project), lowest fair market rents, and lowest typical yearly expenses, the Big Island can be the most economical island in Hawaii.