- 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 | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 133% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€17) | €9 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €6 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (€8) | €4.15 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.78 (€2.48) | €0.73 | + 240% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.22 (€3.77) | €1.83 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (€4.28) | €1.00 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (€16) | €7 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.99 (€5.35) | €1.04 | + 413% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.06 (€2.73) | €0.67 | + 308% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (€1.97) | €0.47 | + 316% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€14) | €12 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (€2.65) | €1.37 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.81 (€3.40) | €0.82 | + 314% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 205% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,890 (€2,580) | €528 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,837 (€1,640) | €343 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $233 (€208) | €103 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,719 (€1,534) | €575 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $945 (€844) | €275 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (€53) | €80 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $84 (€75) | €34 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $871 (€777) | €406 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (€312) | €92 | + 241% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $30 (€26) | €2.00 | + 1220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (€14) | €9 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 145% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€44) | €48 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $100 (€89) | €28 | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€71) | €75 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (€223) | €75 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 8% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,579 (€24,620) | €24,340 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (€0.91) | €1.38 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €22 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 59% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (€11) | €5.00 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (€137) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (€3.57) | €2.50 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.75 (€5.14) | €1.65 | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.00 (€3.57) | €1.51 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€27) | €10 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 153% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $86 (€76) | €22 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€21) | €14 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (€89) | €83 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $137 (€122) | €50 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (€4.21) | €3.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.27 (€3.81) | €3.42 | + 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €250 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.50 (€1.34) | €0.28 | + 378% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (€70) | €37 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.29 (€3.83) | €4.49 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 117% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,477
($3,895)
in Road Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Algeciras.
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