- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 186% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 186% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (Rp 356,207) | Rp 66,106 | + 439% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (Rp 170,260) | Rp 50,634 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Rp 100,356) | Rp 30,568 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 29,662) | Rp 19,074 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.48 (Rp 66,443) | Rp 24,685 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (Rp 59,522) | Rp 16,247 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (Rp 266,958) | Rp 66,045 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (Rp 59,522) | Rp 37,044 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (Rp 39,233) | Rp 18,542 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (Rp 31,657) | Rp 32,310 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (Rp 281,789) | Rp 368,198 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (Rp 59,324) | Rp 19,117 | + 210% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (Rp 74,155) | Rp 16,216 | + 357% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 225% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (Rp 38,889,552) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (Rp 27,355,780) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (Rp 3,099,471) | Rp 910,541 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (Rp 27,368,089) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (Rp 17,797,200) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (Rp 444,930) | Rp 619,505 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (Rp 1,075,741) | Rp 287,299 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (Rp 12,311,035) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (Rp 5,190,850) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 190% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $35 (Rp 519,085) | Rp 58,356 | + 790% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (Rp 214,852) | Rp 56,285 | + 282% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 615,926 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 397,678 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 985,125 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 811,453 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 1% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (Rp 395,056,313) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (Rp 15,047) | Rp 8,898 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 381,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,249 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 88,999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 343,185 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,113 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,430 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 14,080 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,066 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 92,997 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 127% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (Rp 1,186,480) | Rp 216,823 | + 447% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Rp 345,181) | Rp 100,274 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $163 (Rp 2,418,892) | Rp 505,534 | + 378% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Rp 108,411) | Rp 133,066 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Rp 74,155) | Rp 46,363 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (Rp 71,700) | Rp 56,412 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,643,620 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Rp 1,182,525) | Rp 565,576 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (Rp 66,740) | Rp 24,489 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,829 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14831.000
IDR
/
USD
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia
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