Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 200% | |||
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Food in British Virgin Islands is 200% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (Rp 374,225) | Rp 44,863 | + 734% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 149,690) | Rp 54,330 | + 176% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (Rp 89,814) | Rp 27,591 | + 226% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (Rp 39,544) | Rp 19,917 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | $12 (Rp 179,628) | Rp 25,297 | + 610% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Rp 99,003) | Rp 18,627 | + 431% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (Rp 165,005) | Rp 55,732 | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Rp 110,003) | Rp 43,429 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (Rp 49,501) | Rp 21,967 | + 125% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (Rp 45,359) | Rp 34,412 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 224,535) | Rp 337,317 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (Rp 29,938) | Rp 22,207 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (Rp 74,845) | Rp 17,971 | + 316% | |
Housing | + 149% | |||
Housing in British Virgin Islands is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 (Rp 45,647,966) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 154% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (Rp 30,431,977) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (Rp 3,043,198) | Rp 528,780 | + 476% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,265,990 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (Rp 14,969,000) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 269% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (Rp 2,245,350) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (Rp 2,245,350) | Rp 410,662 | + 447% | |
40” flat screen tv | $400 (Rp 5,987,600) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Rp 1,047,830) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (Rp 44,907) | Rp 56,742 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Rp 149,690) | Rp 77,300 | + 94% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (Rp 1,047,830) | Rp 624,572 | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Rp 748,450) | Rp 443,680 | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Rp 2,245,350) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Rp 1,496,900) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 193% | |||
Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 193% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (Rp 398,732,247) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (Rp 37,339) | Rp 12,273 | + 204% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Rp 1,496,900) | Rp 150,291 | + 896% | |
Personal Care | + 147% | |||
Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 147% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Rp 89,814) | Rp 36,367 | + 147% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Rp 74,845) | Rp 60,467 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Rp 299,380) | Rp 351,050 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 104,783) | Rp 130,123 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Rp 93,556) | Rp 21,655 | + 332% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Rp 119,752) | Rp 34,558 | + 247% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (Rp 74,845) | Rp 30,035 | + 149% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (Rp 89,814) | Rp 15,580 | + 476% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Rp 271,273) | Rp 88,350 | + 207% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Rp 598,760) | Rp 216,012 | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Rp 449,070) | Rp 104,481 | + 330% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Rp 898,140) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (Rp 898,140) | Rp 383,761 | + 134% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Rp 119,752) | Rp 162,937 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Rp 89,814) | Rp 36,298 | + 147% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (Rp 65,988) | Rp 40,791 | + 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (Rp 1,496,900) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 88% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Rp 1,047,830) | Rp 496,553 | + 111% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (Rp 74,845) | Rp 35,528 | + 111% | |
TOTAL | + 146% |

These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia
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