Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 360% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 360% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (₨7,167) | ₨972 | + 637% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨2,867) | ₨1,004 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (₨1,720) | ₨345 | + 398% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (₨757) | ₨175 | + 333% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (₨3,440) | ₨282 | + 1120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨1,896) | ₨250 | + 660% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (₨3,160) | ₨1,139 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨2,107) | ₨290 | + 625% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (₨948) | ₨122 | + 674% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (₨869) | ₨549 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨4,300) | ₨2,784 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (₨573) | ₨289 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (₨1,433) | ₨191 | + 650% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 270% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 (₨874,246) | ₨115,670 | + 656% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (₨582,831) | ₨70,950 | + 721% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (₨58,283) | ₨25,995 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨59,502 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (₨286,685) | ₨50,821 | + 464% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (₨43,003) | ₨20,152 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (₨43,003) | ₨2,097 | + 1951% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (₨114,674) | ₨71,636 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (₨20,068) | ₨23,262 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (₨860) | ₨1,718 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨2,867) | ₨1,977 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 187% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (₨20,068) | ₨3,426 | + 486% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨14,334) | ₨6,254 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨43,003) | ₨13,199 | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (₨28,669) | ₨8,569 | + 235% | |
| Transportation | + 249% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 249% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (₨7,636,486) | ₨4,456,060 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (₨715) | ₨270 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (₨28,669) | ₨4,626 | + 520% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (₨1,720) | ₨1,015 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (₨1,433) | ₨1,391 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (₨5,734) | ₨3,667 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨2,007) | ₨521 | + 285% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (₨1,792) | ₨922 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (₨2,293) | ₨736 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (₨1,433) | ₨249 | + 475% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (₨1,720) | ₨242 | + 611% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨5,195) | ₨860 | + 504% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨11,467) | ₨3,545 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨8,601) | ₨2,089 | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (₨17,201) | ₨2,959 | + 481% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨17,201) | ₨7,109 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨2,293) | ₨880 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨1,720) | ₨669 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (₨1,264) | ₨1,106 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (₨28,669) | ₨119,622 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (₨20,068) | ₨3,764 | + 433% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (₨1,433) | ₨415 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 245% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,755 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 245% more expensive than in Pakistan
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