Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 263% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 263% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Taka 1,274) | Taka 263 | + 384% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Taka 975) | Taka 344 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (Taka 495) | Taka 162 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Taka 170) | Taka 74 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 (Taka 194) | Taka 112 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (Taka 777) | Taka 50 | + 1469% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (Taka 1,528) | Taka 581 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (Taka 409) | Taka 172 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (Taka 225) | Taka 26 | + 757% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 391 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,758 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.00 (Taka 340) | Taka 103 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (Taka 212) | Taka 41 | + 417% | |
| Housing | + 260% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 260% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,236 (Taka 189,895) | Taka 59,451 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,525 (Taka 129,474) | Taka 33,978 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (Taka 16,983) | Taka 4,046 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,800 (Taka 152,847) | Taka 35,113 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,200 (Taka 101,898) | Taka 15,590 | + 554% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (Taka 2,547) | Taka 3,803 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Taka 8,491) | Taka 1,167 | + 628% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $830 (Taka 70,487) | Taka 35,909 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (Taka 29,720) | Taka 13,069 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Taka 1,528) | Taka 431 | + 255% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 849) | Taka 852 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,746 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 1,826 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,220 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,121 | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (Taka 2,261,893) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (Taka 99) | Taka 96 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,898 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 400 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (Taka 425) | Taka 164 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 356 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (Taka 297) | Taka 84 | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 141 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Taka 1,698) | Taka 167 | + 919% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (Taka 4,246) | Taka 1,289 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Taka 1,976) | Taka 888 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Taka 8,491) | Taka 1,790 | + 374% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 764) | Taka 817 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Taka 340) | Taka 304 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (Taka 255) | Taka 536 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Taka 6,771) | Taka 1,882 | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (Taka 382) | Taka 272 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,372 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
84.915
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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