Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (5,438 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (4,162 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (2,453 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (725 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (1,088 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (1,455 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (6,525 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (1,455 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (959 ₦) | 652 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (824 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (6,888 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.00 (1,450 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (906 ₦) | 353 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,622 (950,556 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,845 (668,642 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (72,501 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,800 (652,511 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,200 (435,007 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (10,875 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (36,251 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $830 (300,912 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (126,877 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (6,525 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 482% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (3,172 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,198 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,494 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 14,247 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 21,849 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (9,656,145 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 439% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (383 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 16,973 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 969 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (1,813 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,092 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (1,269 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (10,875 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 344% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (18,125 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (8,437 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (36,251 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,263 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (1,450 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (1,269 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (28,904 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (1,631 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,192 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria
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