- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Spain
- Road Town
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Road Town, British Virgin Islands compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 120% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€17) | €9 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (€9) | €6 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (€7) | €4.15 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.88 (€2.36) | €0.73 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.22 (€3.46) | €1.83 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (€3.93) | €1.00 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (€15) | €7 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.99 (€4.90) | €1.04 | + 370% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.06 (€2.50) | €0.67 | + 274% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (€1.76) | €0.47 | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €12 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (€2.43) | €1.37 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.81 (€3.12) | €0.82 | + 279% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 168% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,771 (€2,267) | €528 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,837 (€1,503) | €343 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $233 (€191) | €103 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,621 (€1,326) | €575 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $945 (€773) | €275 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (€49) | €80 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $84 (€69) | €34 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $810 (€663) | €406 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (€286) | €92 | + 213% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $30 (€24) | €2.00 | + 1110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (€11) | €9 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 119% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€40) | €48 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $100 (€82) | €28 | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€65) | €75 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (€205) | €75 | + 174% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 12% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,984 (€22,078) | €24,340 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.13 (€0.92) | €1.38 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €22 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 50% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (€10) | €5.00 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (€126) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.73) | €12 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (€3.27) | €2.50 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.75 (€4.71) | €1.65 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.00 (€3.27) | €1.51 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€25) | €10 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 114% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $86 (€70) | €22 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €14 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (€82) | €83 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $138 (€113) | €50 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (€3.86) | €3.70 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (€2.86) | €3.42 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.50 (€1.23) | €0.28 | + 338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (€64) | €37 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.29 (€3.51) | €4.49 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 93% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,091
($3,778)
in Road Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Algeciras.
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