Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (6,256 ₦) | 2,565 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (4,603 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (4,997 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (1,381 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (1,207 ₦) | 875 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (3,044 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (1,776 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (1,969 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (1,928 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (1,841 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (7,364 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (1,197 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (761 ₦) | 460 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (870,228 ₦) | 508,966 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (588,427 ₦) | 205,525 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (138,084 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (506,308 ₦) | 270,729 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (437,266 ₦) | 113,807 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (115,070 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 1130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (46,028 ₦) | 15,546 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (27,617 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (32,220 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (1,381 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (4,603 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (32,220 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (23,014 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (69,042 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (46,028 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (12,260,570 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (1,148 ₦) | 273 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (46,028 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (2,762 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 622% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (2,301 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (9,206 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (3,222 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (2,877 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (3,682 ₦) | 1,013 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (2,301 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 390% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (2,762 ₦) | 620 ₦ | + 345% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (8,341 ₦) | 1,534 ₦ | + 444% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (18,411 ₦) | 9,781 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (13,808 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (27,617 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (27,617 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (3,682 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (2,762 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (2,029 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (46,028 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (32,220 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (2,301 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 356% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 311 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria
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