Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (86元) | 45元 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (63元) | 36元 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (69元) | 16元 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (19元) | 15元 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (17元) | 16元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (42元) | 9元 | + 361% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (24元) | 49元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (27元) | 13元 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (26元) | 5.68元 | + 366% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (25元) | 6元 | + 310% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (101元) | 113元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (16元) | 8元 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (10元) | 13元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (11,954元) | 13,210元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (8,083元) | 7,580元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (1,897元) | 330元 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (6,955元) | 6,692元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (6,007元) | 4,369元 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (1,581元) | 431元 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (632元) | 101元 | + 524% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (379元) | 1,837元 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (443元) | 521元 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (19元) | 29元 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (63元) | 47元 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (443元) | 527元 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (316元) | 262元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (948元) | 655元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (632元) | 794元 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 130% more expensive than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (168,424元) | 142,424元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (16元) | 7元 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (632元) | 182元 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (38元) | 29元 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (32元) | 34元 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (126元) | 639元 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (44元) | 21元 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (40元) | 26元 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (51元) | 29元 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (32元) | 11元 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (38元) | 10元 | + 294% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (115元) | 94元 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (253元) | 266元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (190元) | 105元 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (379元) | 759元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (379元) | 377元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (51元) | 72元 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (38元) | 31元 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (28元) | 22元 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (632元) | 3,037元 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (443元) | 418元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (32元) | 30元 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,493 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 57% more expensive than in China
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