Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 325% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 325% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (₨2,622) | ₨519 | + 405% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨1,929) | ₨742 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (₨2,094) | ₨215 | + 874% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (₨579) | ₨119 | + 385% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (₨506) | ₨168 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨1,276) | ₨102 | + 1156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (₨744) | ₨658 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (₨825) | ₨194 | + 325% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (₨808) | ₨51 | + 1473% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (₨772) | ₨220 | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨3,086) | ₨2,141 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (₨502) | ₨170 | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (₨319) | ₨77 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 408% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 408% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (₨364,712) | ₨65,360 | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (₨246,609) | ₨44,450 | + 455% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (₨57,871) | ₨14,918 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (₨212,193) | ₨47,849 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (₨183,258) | ₨35,800 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (₨48,226) | ₨10,123 | + 376% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (₨19,290) | ₨2,270 | + 750% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (₨11,574) | ₨53,975 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (₨13,503) | ₨18,356 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (₨579) | ₨851 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨1,929) | ₨797 | + 142% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (₨13,503) | ₨4,868 | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨9,645) | ₨7,670 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨28,935) | ₨17,357 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (₨19,290) | ₨8,106 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 149% 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 (₨5,138,396) | ₨5,697,890 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (₨481) | ₨146 | + 231% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (₨19,290) | ₨4,073 | + 374% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (₨1,157) | ₨237 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (₨965) | ₨572 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (₨3,858) | ₨1,768 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨1,350) | ₨1,267 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (₨1,206) | ₨575 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (₨1,543) | ₨371 | + 316% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (₨965) | ₨352 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (₨1,157) | ₨116 | + 895% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨3,496) | ₨681 | + 414% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨7,716) | ₨2,016 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨5,787) | ₨1,908 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (₨11,574) | ₨2,708 | + 327% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨11,574) | ₨4,907 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨1,543) | ₨1,025 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨1,157) | ₨469 | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (₨850) | ₨513 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (₨19,290) | ₨107,118 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (₨13,503) | ₨4,729 | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (₨965) | ₨237 | + 307% | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 923 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 205% more expensive than in Pakistan
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