- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Slovakia
- Road Town
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Road Town, British Virgin Islands compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 192% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€17) | €5.19 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €4.72 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (€8) | €2.81 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.78 (€2.36) | €0.71 | + 235% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.22 (€3.59) | €2.08 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (€4.08) | €1.64 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (€15) | €4.69 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.99 (€5.09) | €1.12 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.06 (€2.60) | €1.52 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (€1.88) | €0.69 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €3.40 | + 293% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (€2.53) | €1.20 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.81 (€3.24) | €0.35 | + 834% | |
| Housing | + 239% | |||
| Housing in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 239% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,890 (€2,456) | €558 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,837 (€1,561) | €374 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $233 (€198) | €142 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,719 (€1,461) | €373 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $945 (€803) | €280 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (€51) | €69 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $84 (€71) | €13 | + 461% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $871 (€740) | €389 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (€297) | €79 | + 275% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $30 (€25) | €5.82 | + 332% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (€13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 129% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€42) | €55 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $100 (€85) | €26 | + 231% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€68) | €63 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (€212) | €81 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 0% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,579 (€23,437) | €20,154 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (€0.87) | €1.18 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €19 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 60% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (€10) | €5.06 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (€131) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.95) | €3.45 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (€3.40) | €3.50 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.75 (€4.89) | €1.56 | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.00 (€3.40) | €1.76 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€25) | €7 | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 309% | |||
| Entertainment in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 309% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $86 (€73) | €15 | + 397% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€20) | €13 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (€85) | €23 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $137 (€116) | €26 | + 353% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€6) | €3.77 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (€4.01) | €1.65 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.27 (€3.63) | €1.13 | + 222% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €267 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.50 (€1.27) | €0.10 | + 1223% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (€67) | €27 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.29 (€3.64) | €3.37 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 121 prices entered by 9 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 157% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €4,109
($4,835)
in Road Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Žilina.
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