Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 260% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 260% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (R$ 142) | R$ 39 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $18 (R$ 102) | R$ 38 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.58 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $10 (R$ 57) | R$ 13 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 8 | + 378% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (R$ 63) | R$ 26 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (R$ 57) | R$ 12 | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.79 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $35 (R$ 199) | R$ 50 | + 298% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $6.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 4.55 | + 648% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 308% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,870 (R$ 21,949) | R$ 4,046 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (R$ 11,530) | R$ 2,745 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (R$ 1,153) | R$ 722 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,000 (R$ 5,672) | R$ 3,017 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (R$ 5,672) | R$ 1,989 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (R$ 851) | R$ 529 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (R$ 851) | R$ 91 | + 835% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (R$ 2,269) | R$ 1,793 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (R$ 397) | R$ 650 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $38 (R$ 216) | R$ 31 | + 588% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (R$ 85) | R$ 22 | + 288% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (R$ 397) | R$ 287 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 284) | R$ 279 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (R$ 851) | R$ 412 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (R$ 567) | R$ 316 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,000 (R$ 170,148) | R$ 117,213 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (R$ 567) | R$ 246 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 223% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 223% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 21 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 51 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $240 (R$ 1,361) | R$ 288 | + 372% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 24 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 14 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 21 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (R$ 52) | R$ 8 | + 598% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 5.67 | + 500% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $50 (R$ 284) | R$ 60 | + 371% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $75 (R$ 425) | R$ 115 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R$ 142) | R$ 61 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (R$ 340) | R$ 243 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (R$ 681) | R$ 239 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (R$ 79) | R$ 34 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (R$ 567) | R$ 3,819 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (R$ 397) | R$ 140 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 175% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,937 prices entered by 1,411 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 175% more expensive than in Brazil
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