Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 283% | |||
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Food in British Virgin Islands is 283% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (Taka 3,049) | Taka 267 | + 1041% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Taka 1,220) | Taka 546 | + 123% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (Taka 732) | Taka 218 | + 236% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (Taka 322) | Taka 92 | + 251% | |
12 eggs, large | $12 (Taka 1,464) | Taka 154 | + 851% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Taka 807) | Taka 88 | + 821% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (Taka 1,345) | Taka 475 | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Taka 896) | Taka 305 | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (Taka 403) | Taka 56 | + 623% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (Taka 370) | Taka 407 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,830) | Taka 1,500 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (Taka 244) | Taka 137 | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (Taka 610) | Taka 76 | + 700% | |
Housing | + 319% | |||
Housing in British Virgin Islands is 319% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 (Taka 371,975) | Taka 38,619 | + 863% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (Taka 247,983) | Taka 21,828 | + 1036% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (Taka 24,798) | Taka 5,017 | + 394% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 25,126 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (Taka 121,979) | Taka 15,134 | + 706% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (Taka 18,297) | Taka 10,000 | + 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (Taka 18,297) | Taka 1,380 | + 1226% | |
40” flat screen tv | $400 (Taka 48,792) | Taka 44,973 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Taka 8,539) | Taka 9,570 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 366) | Taka 533 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 1,220) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 207% | |||
Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 207% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (Taka 8,539) | Taka 2,114 | + 304% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Taka 6,099) | Taka 2,450 | + 149% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Taka 18,297) | Taka 4,870 | + 276% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Taka 12,198) | Taka 4,397 | + 177% | |
Transportation | + 173% | |||
Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 173% 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 3,249,179) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (Taka 304) | Taka 115 | + 165% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Taka 12,198) | Taka 2,408 | + 407% | |
Personal Care | + 120% | |||
Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Taka 732) | Taka 836 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Taka 610) | Taka 682 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Taka 2,440) | Taka 1,500 | + 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 854) | Taka 360 | + 137% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Taka 762) | Taka 411 | + 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Taka 976) | Taka 625 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (Taka 610) | Taka 102 | + 500% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (Taka 732) | Taka 129 | + 466% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $50 (Taka 6,099) | Taka 380 | + 1506% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Taka 4,879) | Taka 1,745 | + 180% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Taka 3,659) | Taka 1,011 | + 262% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Taka 7,319) | Taka 3,000 | + 144% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (Taka 7,319) | Taka 3,597 | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 976) | Taka 1,519 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Taka 732) | Taka 253 | + 189% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (Taka 538) | Taka 571 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (Taka 12,198) | Taka 35,756 | - 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Taka 8,539) | Taka 2,307 | + 270% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (Taka 610) | Taka 333 | + 83% | |
TOTAL | + 206% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
121.979
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 206% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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