- 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 | + 210% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 210% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€17) | €4.31 | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (€9) | €4.72 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (€8) | €2.63 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.88 (€2.45) | €0.69 | + 253% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.22 (€3.59) | €1.98 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (€4.08) | €1.64 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (€15) | €4.67 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.99 (€5.09) | €1.10 | + 364% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.06 (€2.60) | €1.44 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (€1.83) | €0.66 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €3.64 | + 268% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (€2.53) | €1.23 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.81 (€3.24) | €0.40 | + 720% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 234% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,771 (€2,356) | €555 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,837 (€1,561) | €425 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $233 (€198) | €138 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,621 (€1,378) | €392 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $945 (€804) | €340 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (€51) | €70 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $84 (€71) | €13 | + 461% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $810 (€689) | €389 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (€298) | €79 | + 275% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $30 (€25) | €5.00 | + 403% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (€12) | €5.00 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 134% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€42) | €60 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $100 (€85) | €25 | + 240% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€68) | €63 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (€213) | €73 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 2% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,984 (€22,940) | €21,375 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.13 (€0.96) | €1.20 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €19 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 58% 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 (€26) | €7 | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 297% | |||
| Entertainment in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 297% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $86 (€73) | €15 | + 399% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€19) | €13 | + 45% | |
| 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 | $138 (€117) | €28 | + 325% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€6) | €3.83 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (€4.01) | €1.65 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (€2.98) | €1.10 | + 170% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.50 (€1.28) | €0.10 | + 1223% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (€67) | €27 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.29 (€3.64) | €3.40 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 154% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €4,314
($5,074)
in Road Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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