Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 185% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (R$ 123) | R$ 36 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 34 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.86 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (R$ 59) | R$ 12 | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 8 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (R$ 54) | R$ 26 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 9 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.66 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 74) | R$ 44 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 4.90 | + 403% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 176% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 (R$ 15,016) | R$ 3,725 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (R$ 10,010) | R$ 2,495 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (R$ 1,001) | R$ 593 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,641 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (R$ 4,924) | R$ 1,683 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (R$ 739) | R$ 510 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (R$ 739) | R$ 89 | + 728% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (R$ 1,970) | R$ 2,004 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (R$ 345) | R$ 631 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 21 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (R$ 345) | R$ 249 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 246) | R$ 246 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (R$ 739) | R$ 412 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (R$ 492) | R$ 307 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (R$ 131,161) | R$ 116,713 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.53 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (R$ 492) | R$ 229 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 22 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 44 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (R$ 98) | R$ 263 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 39) | R$ 19 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.28 | + 460% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (R$ 89) | R$ 55 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (R$ 197) | R$ 113 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 148) | R$ 66 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (R$ 295) | R$ 205 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (R$ 295) | R$ 197 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (R$ 492) | R$ 4,141 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (R$ 345) | R$ 125 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,983 prices entered by 1,651 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 111% more expensive than in Brazil
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