Cost of living in Road Town, British Virgin Islands compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 76% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€18) | €15 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (€8) | €3.83 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.88 (€2.52) | €1.22 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.22 (€3.70) | €1.95 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (€4.20) | €2.09 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (€16) | €4.33 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.99 (€5.24) | €2.29 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.06 (€2.68) | €1.75 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (€1.88) | €0.70 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€14) | €4.50 | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (€2.60) | €2.50 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.81 (€3.34) | €0.87 | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 32% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,771 (€2,426) | €1,291 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,837 (€1,608) | €1,113 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $233 (€204) | €225 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,621 (€1,420) | €1,700 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $945 (€828) | €1,070 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (€52) | €70 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $84 (€74) | €31 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $810 (€709) | €450 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (€306) | €85 | + 261% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $30 (€26) | €10 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (€12) | €15 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 60% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€43) | €85 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $100 (€88) | €37 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€70) | €119 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (€219) | €104 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 13% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,984 (€23,628) | €24,992 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.13 (€0.99) | €1.68 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €151 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 166% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (€11) | €5.00 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (€135) | €24 | + 462% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.23 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (€3.50) | €2.23 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €1.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.75 (€5.04) | €0.90 | + 460% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.00 (€3.50) | €1.75 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€26) | €25 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 101% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $86 (€75) | €41 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€19) | €21 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (€88) | €49 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $138 (€120) | €90 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (€4.13) | €3.00 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (€3.06) | €3.71 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.50 (€1.31) | €0.30 | + 338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (€69) | €20 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.29 (€3.75) | €7 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Road Town (British Virgin Islands) is 51% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €6,484
($7,405)
in Road Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€4,300
in Zwolle.
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