Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 134% | |||
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Food in British Virgin Islands is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (5,718 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 133% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (4,376 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | + 116% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (2,223 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 116% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (762 ₦) | 693 ₦ | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.29 (873 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (3,488 ₦) | 550 ₦ | + 534% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (6,862 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (1,835 ₦) | 829 ₦ | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (1,008 ₦) | 717 ₦ | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 362 ₦ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,544 ₦ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $4.00 (1,525 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 397% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (953 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 172% | |
Housing | + 242% | |||
Housing in British Virgin Islands is 242% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,236 (852,471 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,525 (581,230 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 334% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (76,239 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,800 (686,155 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 448% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,200 (457,436 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 295% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (11,436 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (38,120 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | + 319% | |
40” flat screen tv | $830 (316,427 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 349% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (133,419 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 347% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (6,862 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 436% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (3,812 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 329% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,437 ₦ | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,280 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 16,911 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 18,034 ₦ | - | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (10,154,021 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (443 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 211% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,367 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,411 ₦ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,139 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 8,882 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,083 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (1,906 ₦) | 858 ₦ | + 122% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,400 ₦ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (1,334 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 262% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 532 ₦ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (7,624 ₦) | 2,085 ₦ | + 266% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (19,060 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (8,872 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (38,120 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,431 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (1,525 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (1,144 ₦) | 363 ₦ | + 215% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 111,684 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 28 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (30,394 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 125% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (1,715 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 339% | |
TOTAL | + 121% |

These prices were last updated on January 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria
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