Cost of living in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 23% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 21% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Road Town | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (CHF 17) | CHF 26 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 11 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.77 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 1.80 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.11 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.67 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 4.34 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 10 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.33 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 3.35 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.34 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 2.06 | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 2.09 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (CHF 14) | CHF 12 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.62 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 3.12 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.57 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 2.07 | + 53% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 32% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Road Town | Zurich | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,423 (CHF 2,144) | CHF 3,923 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,735 (CHF 1,535) | CHF 2,853 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $249 (CHF 220) | CHF 284 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,529 (CHF 1,352) | CHF 2,276 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $940 (CHF 831) | CHF 1,572 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (CHF 116) | CHF 77 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $105 (CHF 92) | CHF 51 | + 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | $605 (CHF 535) | CHF 357 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $220 (CHF 195) | CHF 80 | + 143% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (CHF 10) | CHF 33 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 16% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (CHF 49) | CHF 123 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $85 (CHF 75) | CHF 67 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (CHF 99) | CHF 120 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $181 (CHF 160) | CHF 191 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 8% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 37,879 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.21 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.82 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (CHF 88) | CHF 86 | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $33 (CHF 29) | CHF 46 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Road Town | Zurich | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 24 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (CHF 91) | CHF 135 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.02 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 4.58 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.61 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.10 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 3.17 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $4.92 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 3.16 | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (CHF 24) | CHF 55 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 30% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Road Town | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (CHF 60) | CHF 61 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $82 (CHF 72) | CHF 160 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $122 (CHF 108) | CHF 137 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.76 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 5.72 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.74 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 7 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (CHF 88) | CHF 516 | - 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.41 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (CHF 67) | CHF 90 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.47 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 9 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 356 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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