Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Taka 1,152) | Taka 230 | + 401% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Taka 848) | Taka 376 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (Taka 920) | Taka 184 | + 401% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (Taka 254) | Taka 80 | + 220% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (Taka 222) | Taka 105 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Taka 561) | Taka 54 | + 944% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (Taka 327) | Taka 526 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (Taka 363) | Taka 159 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (Taka 355) | Taka 28 | + 1161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (Taka 339) | Taka 442 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Taka 1,356) | Taka 1,478 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (Taka 220) | Taka 102 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (Taka 140) | Taka 45 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 221% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (Taka 160,278) | Taka 64,159 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (Taka 108,376) | Taka 34,477 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (Taka 25,432) | Taka 4,050 | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (Taka 93,252) | Taka 39,073 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (Taka 80,535) | Taka 22,885 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (Taka 21,194) | Taka 4,140 | + 412% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Taka 8,477) | Taka 1,099 | + 671% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (Taka 5,086) | Taka 37,254 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Taka 5,934) | Taka 15,000 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 254) | Taka 411 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 848) | Taka 621 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (Taka 5,934) | Taka 1,987 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Taka 4,239) | Taka 2,314 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Taka 12,716) | Taka 4,295 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Taka 8,477) | Taka 4,454 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (Taka 2,258,147) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (Taka 211) | Taka 94 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Taka 8,477) | Taka 1,477 | + 474% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 150% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Taka 509) | Taka 129 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Taka 424) | Taka 491 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Taka 1,695) | Taka 1,039 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 593) | Taka 405 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Taka 530) | Taka 230 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Taka 678) | Taka 411 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (Taka 424) | Taka 82 | + 417% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (Taka 509) | Taka 100 | + 411% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Taka 1,536) | Taka 240 | + 540% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Taka 3,391) | Taka 1,281 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Taka 2,543) | Taka 958 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Taka 5,086) | Taka 2,373 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (Taka 5,086) | Taka 2,103 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 678) | Taka 1,179 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Taka 509) | Taka 284 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (Taka 374) | Taka 650 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (Taka 8,477) | Taka 35,756 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Taka 5,934) | Taka 1,420 | + 318% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (Taka 424) | Taka 259 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 898 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
84.774
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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