Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 193,829) | Rp 48,150 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 142,608) | Rp 54,894 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (Rp 154,812) | Rp 30,099 | + 414% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (Rp 42,782) | Rp 20,570 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (Rp 37,410) | Rp 25,479 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Rp 94,315) | Rp 16,222 | + 481% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (Rp 55,019) | Rp 59,701 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (Rp 61,018) | Rp 37,956 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (Rp 59,735) | Rp 19,374 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (Rp 57,043) | Rp 34,923 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Rp 228,173) | Rp 356,233 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (Rp 37,078) | Rp 19,537 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (Rp 23,580) | Rp 19,724 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (Rp 26,962,182) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (Rp 18,231,149) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (Rp 4,278,240) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (Rp 15,686,880) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (Rp 13,547,760) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (Rp 3,565,200) | Rp 813,523 | + 338% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Rp 1,426,080) | Rp 354,270 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (Rp 855,648) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Rp 998,256) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (Rp 42,782) | Rp 60,481 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Rp 142,608) | Rp 67,068 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (Rp 998,256) | Rp 655,630 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Rp 713,040) | Rp 423,397 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Rp 2,139,120) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Rp 1,426,080) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 151% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (Rp 379,867,782) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (Rp 35,573) | Rp 8,988 | + 296% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Rp 1,426,080) | Rp 237,123 | + 501% | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 191% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Rp 85,565) | Rp 23,300 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Rp 71,304) | Rp 87,183 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Rp 285,216) | Rp 254,843 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 99,826) | Rp 49,080 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Rp 89,130) | Rp 19,454 | + 358% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Rp 114,086) | Rp 36,205 | + 215% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (Rp 71,304) | Rp 18,007 | + 296% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (Rp 85,565) | Rp 11,130 | + 669% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Rp 258,438) | Rp 86,706 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Rp 570,432) | Rp 166,095 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Rp 427,824) | Rp 104,958 | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Rp 855,648) | Rp 520,784 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (Rp 855,648) | Rp 388,033 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Rp 114,086) | Rp 111,803 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Rp 85,565) | Rp 35,619 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (Rp 62,866) | Rp 47,498 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (Rp 1,426,080) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Rp 998,256) | Rp 579,157 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (Rp 71,304) | Rp 28,887 | + 147% | |
| 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 996 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia
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