Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
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Food | + 219% | |||
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Food in British Virgin Islands is 219% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 74) | R$ 28 | + 163% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (R$ 59) | R$ 8 | + 662% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.86 | + 323% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.62 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 5.57 | + 546% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.51 | + 405% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.82 | + 352% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 87) | R$ 38 | + 130% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.33 | + 170% | |
Housing | + 273% | |||
Housing in British Virgin Islands is 273% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (R$ 10,287) | R$ 3,092 | + 233% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (R$ 6,956) | R$ 1,818 | + 283% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (R$ 1,632) | R$ 493 | + 231% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (R$ 5,985) | R$ 2,063 | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (R$ 5,169) | R$ 1,270 | + 307% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (R$ 1,360) | R$ 360 | + 278% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (R$ 544) | R$ 80 | + 578% | |
40” flat screen tv | $60 (R$ 326) | R$ 1,663 | - 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (R$ 381) | R$ 467 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (R$ 54) | R$ 17 | + 220% | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (R$ 381) | R$ 210 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 272) | R$ 192 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (R$ 816) | R$ 324 | + 152% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (R$ 544) | R$ 247 | + 120% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (R$ 144,933) | R$ 88,188 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.43 | + 207% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (R$ 544) | R$ 222 | + 145% | |
Personal Care | + 115% | |||
Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 101% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 41 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (R$ 109) | R$ 218 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 152% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 208% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 16 | + 180% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.88 | + 362% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (R$ 33) | R$ 4.06 | + 704% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (R$ 99) | R$ 42 | + 132% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (R$ 218) | R$ 94 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 163) | R$ 52 | + 211% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (R$ 326) | R$ 218 | + 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (R$ 326) | R$ 183 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 25 | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 188% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 143% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (R$ 544) | R$ 3,547 | - 85% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (R$ 381) | R$ 117 | + 226% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 164% | |
TOTAL | + 158% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 158% more expensive than in Brazil
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