Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 311% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 311% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (₨2,315) | ₨599 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨1,772) | ₨644 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (₨900) | ₨248 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨309) | ₨109 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 (₨353) | ₨122 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (₨1,412) | ₨115 | + 1127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (₨2,778) | ₨480 | + 479% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (₨743) | ₨180 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (₨408) | ₨46 | + 778% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨359 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,714 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.00 (₨617) | ₨125 | + 392% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (₨386) | ₨57 | + 574% | |
| Housing | + 406% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 406% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,236 (₨345,173) | ₨55,449 | + 523% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,525 (₨235,345) | ₨35,477 | + 563% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (₨30,870) | ₨9,348 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,800 (₨277,830) | ₨45,679 | + 508% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,200 (₨185,220) | ₨30,170 | + 514% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (₨4,631) | ₨7,326 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (₨15,435) | ₨2,452 | + 529% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $830 (₨128,124) | ₨38,344 | + 234% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (₨54,023) | ₨12,184 | + 343% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (₨2,778) | ₨584 | + 376% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨1,544) | ₨791 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,077 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,550 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,584 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,548 | - | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (₨4,111,452) | ₨1,949,500 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (₨179) | ₨110 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,927 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨311 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨401 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨514 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (₨772) | ₨301 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨305 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (₨540) | ₨190 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨126 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨3,087) | ₨388 | + 695% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (₨7,718) | ₨1,486 | + 419% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (₨3,592) | ₨1,191 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,767 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (₨15,435) | ₨3,552 | + 334% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨1,389) | ₨885 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (₨617) | ₨327 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨463) | ₨397 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (₨12,307) | ₨4,010 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (₨695) | ₨216 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 196% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,961 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 196% more expensive than in Pakistan
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