- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 290% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 290% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (₨3,203) | ₨541 | + 492% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (₨1,531) | ₨605 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (₨903) | ₨220 | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨267) | ₨108 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.48 (₨598) | ₨121 | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (₨535) | ₨81 | + 563% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (₨2,401) | ₨437 | + 449% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (₨535) | ₨154 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (₨353) | ₨40 | + 787% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (₨285) | ₨307 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (₨2,534) | ₨2,141 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (₨534) | ₨117 | + 355% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (₨667) | ₨56 | + 1097% | |
| Housing | + 375% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 375% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (₨349,733) | ₨57,744 | + 506% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (₨246,010) | ₨36,167 | + 580% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (₨27,874) | ₨8,189 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (₨246,121) | ₨44,615 | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (₨160,050) | ₨25,314 | + 532% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (₨4,001) | ₨6,795 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (₨9,674) | ₨2,646 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (₨110,713) | ₨39,967 | + 177% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (₨46,681) | ₨11,006 | + 324% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $35 (₨4,668) | ₨499 | + 836% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨1,932) | ₨816 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,600 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,026 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,156 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,399 | - | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (₨3,552,737) | ₨1,834,970 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (₨135) | ₨89 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,526 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨639 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨142 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨109 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨637 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (₨10,670) | ₨1,494 | + 614% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (₨3,104) | ₨1,128 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $163 (₨21,753) | ₨3,101 | + 601% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨975) | ₨526 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨667) | ₨392 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (₨645) | ₨548 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (₨10,634) | ₨4,012 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (₨600) | ₨187 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 211% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,517 prices entered by 548 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 211% more expensive than in Pakistan
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