Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 199,336) | Rp 61,205 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 146,660) | Rp 50,520 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (Rp 159,211) | Rp 29,046 | + 448% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (Rp 43,998) | Rp 20,601 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (Rp 38,473) | Rp 23,048 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Rp 96,995) | Rp 14,630 | + 563% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (Rp 56,583) | Rp 66,405 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (Rp 62,751) | Rp 43,134 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (Rp 61,432) | Rp 18,263 | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (Rp 58,664) | Rp 34,771 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Rp 234,656) | Rp 406,659 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (Rp 38,132) | Rp 17,291 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (Rp 24,249) | Rp 16,247 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 230% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (Rp 27,728,273) | Rp 11,852,300 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (Rp 18,749,161) | Rp 6,870,050 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (Rp 4,399,800) | Rp 801,210 | + 449% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (Rp 16,132,600) | Rp 6,489,080 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (Rp 13,932,700) | Rp 3,134,800 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (Rp 3,666,500) | Rp 505,106 | + 626% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Rp 1,466,600) | Rp 237,062 | + 519% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (Rp 879,960) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Rp 1,026,620) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (Rp 43,998) | Rp 57,323 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Rp 146,660) | Rp 95,242 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (Rp 1,026,620) | Rp 648,513 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Rp 733,300) | Rp 480,172 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Rp 2,199,900) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Rp 1,466,600) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 122% 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 390,661,175) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (Rp 36,584) | Rp 8,601 | + 325% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (Rp 1,466,600) | Rp 419,026 | + 250% | |
| Personal Care | + 176% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 176% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Rp 87,996) | Rp 22,598 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Rp 73,330) | Rp 89,583 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Rp 293,320) | Rp 204,790 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 102,662) | Rp 108,192 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Rp 91,663) | Rp 22,334 | + 310% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Rp 117,328) | Rp 30,094 | + 290% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (Rp 73,330) | Rp 22,886 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (Rp 87,996) | Rp 11,284 | + 680% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Rp 265,782) | Rp 59,008 | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Rp 586,640) | Rp 261,585 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Rp 439,980) | Rp 99,216 | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Rp 879,960) | Rp 251,127 | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (Rp 879,960) | Rp 573,242 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Rp 117,328) | Rp 159,890 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Rp 87,996) | Rp 37,239 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (Rp 64,652) | Rp 65,361 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (Rp 1,466,600) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,849 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Rp 1,026,620) | Rp 509,555 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (Rp 73,330) | Rp 32,683 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia
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