- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 189% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (Rp 358,392) | Rp 68,713 | + 422% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (Rp 171,305) | Rp 50,595 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Rp 100,972) | Rp 30,141 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 29,844) | Rp 19,176 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.48 (Rp 66,851) | Rp 25,114 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (Rp 59,887) | Rp 14,492 | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (Rp 268,596) | Rp 66,214 | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (Rp 59,887) | Rp 35,559 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (Rp 39,474) | Rp 17,545 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (Rp 31,851) | Rp 33,489 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (Rp 283,518) | Rp 346,359 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (Rp 59,688) | Rp 19,103 | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (Rp 74,610) | Rp 16,652 | + 348% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 229% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (Rp 39,128,170) | Rp 12,147,400 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (Rp 27,523,629) | Rp 10,028,900 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (Rp 3,118,489) | Rp 893,849 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (Rp 27,536,014) | Rp 8,365,540 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (Rp 17,906,400) | Rp 4,983,150 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (Rp 447,660) | Rp 651,799 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (Rp 1,082,342) | Rp 281,056 | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (Rp 12,386,573) | Rp 4,905,610 | + 152% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (Rp 5,222,700) | Rp 1,838,430 | + 184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $35 (Rp 522,270) | Rp 56,108 | + 831% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (Rp 216,171) | Rp 54,050 | + 300% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 608,039 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 411,092 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 973,497 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 931,119 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 1% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (Rp 397,480,298) | Rp 457,200,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (Rp 15,139) | Rp 8,707 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 356,727 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,597 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 93,616 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 335,478 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 42,380 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,608 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,284 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 13,832 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 14,078 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 83,056 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (Rp 1,193,760) | Rp 201,939 | + 491% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Rp 347,299) | Rp 100,459 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 395,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $163 (Rp 2,433,733) | Rp 507,743 | + 379% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Rp 109,076) | Rp 134,353 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Rp 74,610) | Rp 48,482 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (Rp 72,140) | Rp 56,534 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,577,940 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,647 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Rp 1,189,780) | Rp 574,443 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (Rp 67,149) | Rp 23,565 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,702 prices entered by 343 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14922.000
IDR
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USD
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 134% more expensive than in Indonesia
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