Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 252% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 252% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (Taka 2,680) | Taka 324 | + 727% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Taka 1,072) | Taka 492 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (Taka 643) | Taka 196 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (Taka 283) | Taka 92 | + 207% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (Taka 1,287) | Taka 135 | + 854% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Taka 709) | Taka 78 | + 809% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (Taka 1,182) | Taka 608 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Taka 788) | Taka 223 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (Taka 355) | Taka 33 | + 983% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (Taka 325) | Taka 384 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,608) | Taka 1,406 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (Taka 214) | Taka 111 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (Taka 536) | Taka 70 | + 662% | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 253% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 (Taka 326,937) | Taka 43,758 | + 647% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (Taka 217,958) | Taka 25,202 | + 765% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (Taka 21,796) | Taka 3,035 | + 618% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 22,952 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (Taka 107,210) | Taka 18,549 | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (Taka 16,081) | Taka 7,137 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (Taka 16,081) | Taka 1,213 | + 1226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (Taka 42,884) | Taka 31,061 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Taka 7,505) | Taka 17,904 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 322) | Taka 417 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 1,072) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (Taka 7,505) | Taka 2,410 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Taka 5,361) | Taka 3,066 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Taka 16,081) | Taka 6,410 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Taka 10,721) | Taka 4,273 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (Taka 2,855,774) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (Taka 267) | Taka 107 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Taka 10,721) | Taka 2,440 | + 339% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Taka 643) | Taka 285 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Taka 536) | Taka 513 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Taka 2,144) | Taka 1,500 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 750) | Taka 425 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Taka 670) | Taka 333 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Taka 858) | Taka 376 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (Taka 536) | Taka 85 | + 530% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (Taka 643) | Taka 89 | + 624% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Taka 1,943) | Taka 445 | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Taka 4,288) | Taka 1,308 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Taka 3,216) | Taka 852 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Taka 6,433) | Taka 1,768 | + 264% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (Taka 6,433) | Taka 2,051 | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 858) | Taka 999 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Taka 643) | Taka 248 | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (Taka 473) | Taka 564 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (Taka 10,721) | Taka 35,756 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Taka 7,505) | Taka 2,601 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (Taka 536) | Taka 287 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 175% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 706 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
107.210
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 175% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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