- 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 | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 121% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€17) | €9 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €6 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (€8) | €4.15 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.78 (€2.36) | €0.73 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.22 (€3.58) | €1.83 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (€4.07) | €1.00 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (€15) | €7 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.99 (€5.08) | €1.04 | + 387% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.06 (€2.59) | €0.67 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (€1.87) | €0.47 | + 295% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €12 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (€2.52) | €1.37 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.81 (€3.23) | €0.82 | + 293% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 191% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,890 (€2,452) | €528 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,837 (€1,558) | €343 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $233 (€198) | €103 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,719 (€1,458) | €575 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $945 (€802) | €275 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (€51) | €80 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $84 (€71) | €34 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $871 (€739) | €406 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (€297) | €92 | + 224% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $30 (€25) | €2.00 | + 1155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (€13) | €9 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 125% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€42) | €48 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $100 (€85) | €28 | + 205% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€68) | €75 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (€212) | €75 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 11% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,579 (€23,395) | €24,340 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (€0.87) | €1.38 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €22 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 52% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (€10) | €5.00 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (€131) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.94) | €12 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (€3.39) | €2.50 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.75 (€4.88) | €1.65 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.00 (€3.39) | €1.51 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€25) | €10 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 140% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $86 (€73) | €22 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €14 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (€85) | €83 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $137 (€116) | €50 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (€4.00) | €3.70 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.27 (€3.62) | €3.42 | + 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.50 (€1.27) | €0.28 | + 354% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (€67) | €37 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.29 (€3.64) | €4.49 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.848
EUR
/
USD
Do you live in Algeciras? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 238% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 11% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Morelia is 63% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Morelia is 63% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Toronto is 22% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montreal is 17% cheaper than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Ottawa is 10% cheaper than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Dubai is 52% more expensive than in Panipat
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is about the same as in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limerick (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Charlotte Amalie (U.S. Virgin Islands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lausanne (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cocoa Beach, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Coimbra (Portugal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bern (Switzerland)
Cost of living in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 106% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,087
($3,639)
in Road Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,500
in Algeciras.
Recent Prices Added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Campinas costs R$ 120,000 (1 minute ago)
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Bursa costs 8TL (9 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Istanbul costs 100TL (40 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Kota Kinabalu costs RM12 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Lausanne costs CHF 1.55 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Nuremberg costs €68 (about 1 hour ago)