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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Taka 1,265) | Taka 380 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (Taka 969) | Taka 430 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Taka 571) | Taka 230 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Taka 169) | Taka 73 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Taka 253) | Taka 104 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (Taka 339) | Taka 57 | + 493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (Taka 1,519) | Taka 329 | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (Taka 339) | Taka 149 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (Taka 223) | Taka 24 | + 815% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (Taka 192) | Taka 349 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (Taka 1,603) | Taka 2,441 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (Taka 337) | Taka 100 | + 236% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (Taka 211) | Taka 49 | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 313% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (Taka 221,223) | Taka 39,061 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (Taka 155,613) | Taka 30,585 | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (Taka 16,873) | Taka 3,590 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (Taka 155,683) | Taka 39,337 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (Taka 101,239) | Taka 21,014 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (Taka 2,531) | Taka 3,613 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $100 (Taka 8,437) | Taka 1,605 | + 426% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (Taka 70,031) | Taka 43,845 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (Taka 29,528) | Taka 13,495 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Taka 1,519) | Taka 316 | + 381% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Taka 738) | Taka 607 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,249 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,442 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,023 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,926 | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (Taka 2,247,274) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (Taka 89) | Taka 88 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,573 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,088 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (Taka 422) | Taka 313 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 367 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (Taka 295) | Taka 91 | + 223% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 114 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (Taka 2,531) | Taka 255 | + 894% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (Taka 4,218) | Taka 951 | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Taka 1,964) | Taka 760 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,015 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Taka 8,437) | Taka 2,831 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 759) | Taka 1,364 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Taka 337) | Taka 305 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (Taka 295) | Taka 501 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Taka 6,727) | Taka 2,127 | + 216% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (Taka 380) | Taka 223 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,898 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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