- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (Taka 2,006) | Taka 329 | + 509% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (Taka 959) | Taka 426 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Taka 565) | Taka 173 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Taka 167) | Taka 73 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Taka 251) | Taka 98 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (Taka 335) | Taka 58 | + 480% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (Taka 1,504) | Taka 368 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (Taka 335) | Taka 147 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (Taka 221) | Taka 24 | + 814% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (Taka 190) | Taka 342 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (Taka 1,587) | Taka 2,486 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (Taka 334) | Taka 101 | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (Taka 209) | Taka 46 | + 349% | |
| Housing | + 279% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 279% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (Taka 219,052) | Taka 42,612 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (Taka 154,086) | Taka 34,991 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (Taka 16,708) | Taka 3,724 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (Taka 154,155) | Taka 42,959 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (Taka 100,246) | Taka 25,756 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (Taka 2,506) | Taka 3,716 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $100 (Taka 8,354) | Taka 2,062 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (Taka 69,344) | Taka 43,935 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (Taka 29,238) | Taka 14,666 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Taka 1,504) | Taka 291 | + 417% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (Taka 1,210) | Taka 545 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,103 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,596 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,703 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,026 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (Taka 2,225,218) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (Taka 88) | Taka 92 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,448 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,238 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (Taka 418) | Taka 304 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (Taka 292) | Taka 87 | + 234% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 110 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (Taka 2,506) | Taka 320 | + 682% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (Taka 4,177) | Taka 1,533 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Taka 1,944) | Taka 787 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Taka 8,354) | Taka 2,759 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 752) | Taka 1,315 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Taka 334) | Taka 332 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (Taka 292) | Taka 547 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Taka 6,661) | Taka 2,557 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (Taka 376) | Taka 229 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,393 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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