Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 142% more expensive than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (169元) | 56元 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (68元) | 41元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (41元) | 14元 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (18元) | 17元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (81元) | 20元 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (45元) | 10元 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (75元) | 57元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (50元) | 16元 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (22元) | 7元 | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (21元) | 6.00元 | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (102元) | 129元 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (14元) | 11元 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (34元) | 13元 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 (20,661元) | 13,117元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (13,774元) | 7,964元 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (1,377元) | 401元 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 8,919元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (6,775元) | 4,611元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (1,016元) | 242元 | + 321% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (1,016元) | 117元 | + 766% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (2,710元) | 1,521元 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (474元) | 661元 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (20元) | 56元 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (68元) | 54元 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (474元) | 491元 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (339元) | 261元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (1,016元) | 609元 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (678元) | 662元 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 128% 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 (180,475元) | 150,872元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (17元) | 9元 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (678元) | 197元 | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (41元) | 29元 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (34元) | 23元 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (136元) | 371元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (47元) | 37元 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (42元) | 23元 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (54元) | 33元 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (34元) | 14元 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (41元) | 13元 | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (123元) | 63元 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (271元) | 267元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (203元) | 114元 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (407元) | 1,234元 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (407元) | 473元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (54元) | 81元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (41元) | 35元 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (30元) | 31元 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (678元) | 3,289元 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (474元) | 449元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (34元) | 29元 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,069 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 83% more expensive than in China
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