Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 176% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Rp 219,818) | Rp 62,230 | + 253% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Rp 168,234) | Rp 52,137 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (Rp 85,454) | Rp 30,582 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 29,309) | Rp 18,388 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 (Rp 33,559) | Rp 26,104 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (Rp 134,077) | Rp 14,341 | + 835% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (Rp 263,781) | Rp 77,272 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (Rp 70,538) | Rp 38,806 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (Rp 38,766) | Rp 19,485 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,212 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 339,997 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.00 (Rp 58,618) | Rp 15,796 | + 271% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (Rp 36,636) | Rp 17,158 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 262% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 262% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,236 (Rp 32,771,858) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,525 (Rp 22,344,449) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (Rp 2,930,900) | Rp 772,430 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,800 (Rp 26,378,100) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,200 (Rp 17,585,400) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 431% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (Rp 439,635) | Rp 502,555 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Rp 1,465,450) | Rp 285,184 | + 414% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $830 (Rp 12,164,525) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (Rp 5,129,075) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Rp 263,781) | Rp 69,682 | + 279% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Rp 146,545) | Rp 51,169 | + 186% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,076 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 457,119 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,076,740 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,007,380 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (Rp 390,354,847) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (Rp 17,034) | Rp 9,156 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,938 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 82,186 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 280,243 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (Rp 73,273) | Rp 26,962 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,072 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (Rp 51,291) | Rp 16,791 | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,618 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 293,090) | Rp 63,841 | + 359% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (Rp 732,725) | Rp 184,270 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Rp 341,073) | Rp 105,975 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Rp 1,465,450) | Rp 413,601 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Rp 131,891) | Rp 152,100 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Rp 58,618) | Rp 44,543 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (Rp 43,964) | Rp 59,628 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Rp 1,168,452) | Rp 597,783 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (Rp 65,945) | Rp 24,831 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,154 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia
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