Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 361% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 361% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (₨2,134) | ₨409 | + 422% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $18 (₨1,537) | ₨351 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (₨512) | ₨175 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (₨201) | ₨63 | + 219% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $10 (₨854) | ₨102 | + 736% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨565) | ₨44 | + 1183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (₨941) | ₨267 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (₨854) | ₨195 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (₨282) | ₨40 | + 605% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.79 (₨323) | ₨174 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $35 (₨2,988) | ₨966 | + 209% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (₨171) | ₨94 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $6.00 (₨512) | ₨43 | + 1078% | |
| Housing | + 435% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 435% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,870 (₨330,411) | ₨47,980 | + 589% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (₨173,572) | ₨29,589 | + 487% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (₨17,357) | ₨5,089 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,000 (₨85,378) | ₨30,889 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (₨85,378) | ₨19,044 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (₨12,807) | ₨5,850 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (₨12,807) | ₨772 | + 1559% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (₨34,151) | ₨26,892 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (₨5,976) | ₨11,431 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $38 (₨3,244) | ₨540 | + 501% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨1,281) | ₨1,003 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (₨5,976) | ₨2,514 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨4,269) | ₨2,598 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨12,807) | ₨4,025 | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (₨8,538) | ₨2,906 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,000 (₨2,561,325) | ₨1,814,710 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨104 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (₨8,538) | ₨1,554 | + 450% | |
| Personal Care | + 396% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 396% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (₨512) | ₨94 | + 446% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (₨427) | ₨262 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $240 (₨20,491) | ₨1,182 | + 1634% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨598) | ₨391 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (₨534) | ₨229 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (₨683) | ₨269 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (₨789) | ₨195 | + 305% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (₨512) | ₨99 | + 418% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $50 (₨4,269) | ₨322 | + 1225% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $75 (₨6,403) | ₨1,417 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (₨2,134) | ₨619 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (₨5,123) | ₨1,545 | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (₨10,245) | ₨2,204 | + 365% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (₨1,195) | ₨843 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨512) | ₨236 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (₨512) | ₨198 | + 159% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (₨8,538) | ₨42,549 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (₨5,976) | ₨1,807 | + 231% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (₨427) | ₨279 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 260% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,268 prices entered by 586 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 260% more expensive than in India
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