Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Taka 1,190) | Taka 532 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Taka 876) | Taka 488 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (Taka 951) | Taka 263 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (Taka 263) | Taka 98 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (Taka 230) | Taka 134 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Taka 579) | Taka 96 | + 502% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (Taka 338) | Taka 329 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (Taka 375) | Taka 203 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (Taka 367) | Taka 27 | + 1236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (Taka 350) | Taka 530 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Taka 1,401) | Taka 1,346 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (Taka 228) | Taka 112 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (Taka 145) | Taka 58 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 296% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 296% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (Taka 165,547) | Taka 43,087 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (Taka 111,939) | Taka 21,416 | + 423% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (Taka 26,268) | Taka 4,489 | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (Taka 96,317) | Taka 37,342 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (Taka 83,183) | Taka 20,129 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (Taka 21,890) | Taka 3,105 | + 605% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Taka 8,756) | Taka 947 | + 824% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (Taka 5,254) | Taka 36,542 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Taka 6,129) | Taka 16,205 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 263) | Taka 369 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 876) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (Taka 6,129) | Taka 2,612 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Taka 4,378) | Taka 3,117 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Taka 13,134) | Taka 9,947 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Taka 8,756) | Taka 6,827 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 137% 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 2,332,375) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (Taka 218) | Taka 91 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Taka 8,756) | Taka 1,696 | + 416% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Taka 525) | Taka 296 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Taka 438) | Taka 1,395 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Taka 1,751) | Taka 1,191 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 613) | Taka 498 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Taka 547) | Taka 208 | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Taka 700) | Taka 690 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (Taka 438) | Taka 173 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (Taka 525) | Taka 229 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Taka 1,587) | Taka 304 | + 423% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Taka 3,502) | Taka 1,410 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Taka 2,627) | Taka 885 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Taka 5,254) | Taka 1,939 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (Taka 5,254) | Taka 3,617 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 700) | Taka 1,328 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Taka 525) | Taka 393 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (Taka 386) | Taka 594 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (Taka 8,756) | Taka 35,756 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Taka 6,129) | Taka 1,057 | + 480% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (Taka 438) | Taka 264 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 584 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
87.561
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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