Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 97% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (104元) | 46元 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (80元) | 34元 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (47元) | 16元 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (21元) | 14元 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (28元) | 8元 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (125元) | 61元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (28元) | 15元 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (18元) | 5.88元 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (16元) | 5.16元 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (132元) | 109元 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.00 (28元) | 8元 | + 255% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (17元) | 14元 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 153% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,622 (18,189元) | 9,288元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,845 (12,795元) | 5,014元 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (1,387元) | 422元 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,800 (12,486元) | 5,505元 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,200 (8,324元) | 3,029元 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (208元) | 276元 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (694元) | 98元 | + 607% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $830 (5,758元) | 2,471元 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (2,428元) | 563元 | + 331% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (125元) | 40元 | + 214% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (61元) | 46元 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 468元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 255元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 654元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 642元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (184,774元) | 133,798元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (7元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 147元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 38元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 347元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (35元) | 47元 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (24元) | 9元 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (208元) | 71元 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (347元) | 179元 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (161元) | 99元 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,063元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (694元) | 395元 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (62元) | 68元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (28元) | 33元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (24元) | 31元 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,258元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.38元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (553元) | 340元 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (31元) | 22元 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,176 prices entered by 379 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 80% more expensive than in China
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