Virginia Beach, VA

Overall Score

3.7

On the Atlantic Ocean coast, in the southeasternmost part of the state, lies the city of Verdiciana Beach. The area it occupies has been occupied by Europeans since the beginning of the 17th century. At that time, the Englishmen who came to the southern Gulf of Cape Town called the present portion of the Cape Henry coastline after the son of the then king James I, who had reigned on the throne of England. The city itself was founded in the late 19th century. It began to develop actively as a resort after the opening of the railway service and the installation of the railroad. At the same time, the first hotel on the coast was built, under the romantic name of Princess Ana ”

Now the modern Virgin Beach is the most prosperous and largest city in the state. It has three military bases, two universities, and many medical, cultural, and educational institutions within its boundaries. The city has the longest public beach, well-maintained parks with parks and museums. The most popular is the famous historic ship, the Lost Woman Woman” an original copy of the Spanish Galleon.

Overall Score

3.7
  • Air quality: 25 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 450,000 people
  • GDP: $57,808 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 115V60Hz
  • Internet: 71 Mbps
  • Best wireless: Verizon
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
  • Apartment listings: AirBnb
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best short-haul air carrier: American Airlines
  • Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
  • Monthly costs for expat: $2400
  • Monthly costs for family: $5700
  • Monthly costs for local: $1600
  • Meal: $3.5
  • Small Cola: $0.9
  • Beer 1 Pint: $5.5
  • Coffee: $5.5


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