Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
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Food | + 155% | |||
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Food in British Virgin Islands is 155% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 69) | R$ 30 | + 126% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 31 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (R$ 55) | R$ 10 | + 426% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.40 | + 245% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.62 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 7 | + 373% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.84 | + 338% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.70 | + 255% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 81) | R$ 43 | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.78 | + 121% | |
Housing | + 233% | |||
Housing in British Virgin Islands is 233% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (R$ 9,569) | R$ 2,813 | + 240% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (R$ 6,470) | R$ 1,997 | + 224% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (R$ 1,518) | R$ 590 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (R$ 5,567) | R$ 2,234 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (R$ 4,808) | R$ 1,471 | + 227% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (R$ 1,265) | R$ 418 | + 203% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (R$ 506) | R$ 84 | + 505% | |
40” flat screen tv | $60 (R$ 304) | R$ 1,988 | - 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (R$ 354) | R$ 588 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 19 | + 170% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (R$ 354) | R$ 241 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 253) | R$ 218 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (R$ 759) | R$ 347 | + 119% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (R$ 506) | R$ 263 | + 93% | |
Transportation | + 93% | |||
Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (R$ 134,812) | R$ 98,744 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (R$ 506) | R$ 222 | + 128% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 73% 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$ 17 | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 50 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (R$ 101) | R$ 245 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 106% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 162% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 141% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 296% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 4.63 | + 556% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (R$ 92) | R$ 47 | + 95% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (R$ 202) | R$ 92 | + 119% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 152) | R$ 54 | + 184% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (R$ 304) | R$ 183 | + 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (R$ 304) | R$ 190 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 28 | + 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 147% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 117% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (R$ 506) | R$ 3,925 | - 87% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (R$ 354) | R$ 123 | + 188% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 111% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 119% more expensive than in Brazil
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