- 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 | + 208% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 208% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€17) | €5.19 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €4.72 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (€8) | €2.81 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.78 (€2.48) | €0.71 | + 252% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.22 (€3.77) | €2.08 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (€4.28) | €1.64 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (€16) | €4.69 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.99 (€5.35) | €1.12 | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.06 (€2.73) | €1.52 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (€1.97) | €0.69 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€14) | €3.40 | + 313% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (€2.65) | €1.20 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.81 (€3.40) | €0.35 | + 881% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 259% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,890 (€2,580) | €558 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,837 (€1,640) | €374 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $233 (€208) | €142 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,719 (€1,534) | €373 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $945 (€844) | €280 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (€53) | €69 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $84 (€75) | €13 | + 489% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $871 (€777) | €389 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (€312) | €79 | + 294% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $30 (€26) | €5.82 | + 354% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (€14) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 153% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€44) | €55 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $100 (€89) | €26 | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€71) | €63 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (€223) | €81 | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 2% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,579 (€24,620) | €20,154 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (€0.91) | €1.18 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €19 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 66% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (€11) | €5.06 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (€137) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.45 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (€3.57) | €3.50 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.75 (€5.14) | €1.56 | + 230% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.00 (€3.57) | €1.76 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€27) | €7 | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 334% | |||
| Entertainment in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 334% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $86 (€76) | €15 | + 422% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€21) | €13 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (€89) | €23 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $137 (€122) | €26 | + 376% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€7) | €3.77 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (€4.21) | €1.65 | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.27 (€3.81) | €1.13 | + 238% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €267 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.50 (€1.34) | €0.10 | + 1289% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (€70) | €27 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.29 (€3.83) | €3.37 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
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 172% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €4,895
($5,484)
in Road Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Žilina.
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