Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 309% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 309% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (₨2,060) | ₨375 | + 449% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨824) | ₨332 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (₨494) | ₨169 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (₨218) | ₨58 | + 277% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (₨989) | ₨93 | + 967% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨545) | ₨39 | + 1308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (₨908) | ₨241 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨606) | ₨155 | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (₨273) | ₨31 | + 790% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (₨250) | ₨169 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,236) | ₨775 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (₨165) | ₨91 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (₨412) | ₨37 | + 1000% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 254% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 (₨251,289) | ₨41,152 | + 511% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (₨167,526) | ₨24,692 | + 578% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (₨16,753) | ₨5,319 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨24,820 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (₨82,404) | ₨15,319 | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (₨12,361) | ₨5,835 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (₨12,361) | ₨660 | + 1774% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (₨32,961) | ₨31,349 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (₨5,768) | ₨11,787 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (₨247) | ₨551 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨824) | ₨426 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (₨5,768) | ₨2,497 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨4,120) | ₨2,850 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨12,361) | ₨4,350 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (₨8,240) | ₨3,188 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 243% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 243% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (₨2,194,999) | ₨1,326,030 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (₨206) | ₨104 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (₨8,240) | ₨1,100 | + 649% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (₨494) | ₨144 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (₨412) | ₨263 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (₨1,648) | ₨902 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨577) | ₨412 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (₨515) | ₨231 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (₨659) | ₨274 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (₨412) | ₨175 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (₨494) | ₨103 | + 379% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨1,493) | ₨308 | + 385% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨3,296) | ₨1,442 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨2,472) | ₨603 | + 310% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (₨4,944) | ₨1,438 | + 244% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨4,944) | ₨1,949 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨659) | ₨720 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨494) | ₨223 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (₨363) | ₨180 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (₨8,240) | ₨50,214 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (₨5,768) | ₨1,610 | + 258% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (₨412) | ₨265 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 214% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,857 prices entered by 1,238 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 214% more expensive than in India
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