- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 206% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (₨2,098) | ₨557 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (₨1,606) | ₨619 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (₨947) | ₨219 | + 332% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨280) | ₨108 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨420) | ₨122 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (₨561) | ₨79 | + 611% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (₨2,518) | ₨613 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (₨561) | ₨156 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (₨370) | ₨39 | + 838% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (₨318) | ₨283 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (₨2,658) | ₨2,980 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (₨560) | ₨116 | + 381% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (₨350) | ₨57 | + 513% | |
| Housing | + 380% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 380% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (₨366,817) | ₨56,589 | + 548% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (₨258,027) | ₨35,418 | + 629% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (₨27,978) | ₨8,319 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (₨258,143) | ₨46,212 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (₨167,868) | ₨29,470 | + 470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (₨4,197) | ₨6,959 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $100 (₨13,989) | ₨2,729 | + 413% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (₨116,121) | ₨41,526 | + 180% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (₨48,961) | ₨11,677 | + 319% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (₨2,518) | ₨499 | + 405% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨1,224) | ₨1,031 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,663 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,551 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨6,006 | - | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (₨3,726,278) | ₨2,115,150 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (₨148) | ₨92 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,561 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨241 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨748 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,396 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨445 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (₨699) | ₨320 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨365 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (₨490) | ₨158 | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨112 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (₨4,197) | ₨589 | + 613% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (₨6,994) | ₨1,589 | + 340% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (₨3,256) | ₨1,181 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (₨13,989) | ₨3,176 | + 340% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨1,259) | ₨1,228 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (₨560) | ₨389 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (₨490) | ₨548 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,145 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (₨11,154) | ₨3,979 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (₨630) | ₨281 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 167% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,282 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan
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