- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (166元) | 53元 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (79元) | 34元 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (47元) | 15元 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (21元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (28元) | 8元 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (124元) | 59元 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (28元) | 14元 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (18元) | 6元 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (16元) | 5.70元 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (131元) | 114元 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (28元) | 8元 | + 259% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (17元) | 12元 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 155% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (18,113元) | 9,825元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (12,741元) | 4,456元 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (1,382元) | 445元 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (12,747元) | 5,568元 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (8,289元) | 3,549元 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (207元) | 307元 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $100 (691元) | 84元 | + 720% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (5,734元) | 2,135元 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (2,418元) | 678元 | + 256% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (124元) | 39元 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (100元) | 39元 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 573元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 260元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 614元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 685元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (183,999元) | 143,359元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 152元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 364元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (35元) | 35元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (24元) | 10元 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 13元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (207元) | 60元 | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (345元) | 155元 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (161元) | 87元 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 797元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (691元) | 379元 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (62元) | 60元 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (28元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (24元) | 33元 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,290元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (551元) | 302元 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (31元) | 20元 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,361 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.908
CNY
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USD
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 87% more expensive than in China
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