Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,645 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (4,153 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (4,509 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (1,246 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (1,090 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (2,747 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (1,602 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (1,777 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (1,740 ₦) | 985 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (1,661 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 336% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (6,645 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (1,080 ₦) | 660 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (687 ₦) | 560 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (785,225 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (530,949 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (124,596 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (456,852 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (394,554 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (103,830 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (41,532 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (24,919 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (29,072 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (1,246 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (4,153 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (29,072 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | + 323% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (20,766 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (62,298 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (41,532 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 200% 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 (11,062,962 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (1,036 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 513% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (41,532 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (2,492 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (2,077 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (8,306 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,907 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (2,596 ₦) | 937 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (3,323 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (2,077 ₦) | 900 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (2,492 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (7,527 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 329% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (16,613 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (12,460 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (24,919 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (24,919 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (3,323 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (2,492 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (1,831 ₦) | 690 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (41,532 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (29,072 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (2,077 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 378 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria
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