- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 192% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (R$ 90) | R$ 29 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 43) | R$ 26 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.27 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.48 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.68 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (R$ 68) | R$ 15 | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.61 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.26 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.57 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (R$ 71) | R$ 40 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 3.22 | + 483% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 187% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (R$ 9,849) | R$ 3,158 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (R$ 6,928) | R$ 1,957 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (R$ 785) | R$ 577 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (R$ 6,931) | R$ 2,133 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (R$ 4,507) | R$ 1,335 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (R$ 113) | R$ 409 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (R$ 272) | R$ 83 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (R$ 3,118) | R$ 1,724 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (R$ 1,315) | R$ 431 | + 205% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $35 (R$ 131) | R$ 21 | + 532% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (R$ 54) | R$ 17 | + 225% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 329 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 259 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (R$ 100,047) | R$ 86,169 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 4.30 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 238 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (R$ 300) | R$ 96 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 87) | R$ 51 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $163 (R$ 613) | R$ 175 | + 249% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,720 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (R$ 299) | R$ 116 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,247 prices entered by 2,584 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.756
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 124% more expensive than in Brazil
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