Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 174% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 66) | R$ 29 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 50) | R$ 26 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.33 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (R$ 40) | R$ 5.59 | + 618% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (R$ 79) | R$ 16 | + 409% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.98 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.05 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.54 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.34 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 220% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,236 (R$ 9,816) | R$ 3,237 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,525 (R$ 6,693) | R$ 1,937 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (R$ 878) | R$ 571 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,800 (R$ 7,901) | R$ 2,037 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,200 (R$ 5,268) | R$ 1,331 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (R$ 132) | R$ 347 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (R$ 439) | R$ 78 | + 460% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $830 (R$ 3,644) | R$ 1,529 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (R$ 1,536) | R$ 428 | + 259% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (R$ 79) | R$ 23 | + 248% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (R$ 44) | R$ 16 | + 167% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 168 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 308 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 242 | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (R$ 116,927) | R$ 88,832 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (R$ 5.10) | R$ 4.36 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 211 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.31 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 88) | R$ 37 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (R$ 219) | R$ 101 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 102) | R$ 51 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (R$ 439) | R$ 177 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 40) | R$ 23 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,791 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (R$ 350) | R$ 114 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,348 prices entered by 1,225 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 119% more expensive than in Brazil
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