Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 269% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 269% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (₨2,150) | ₨477 | + 351% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨1,582) | ₨617 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (₨1,717) | ₨253 | + 578% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (₨474) | ₨111 | + 326% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (₨415) | ₨147 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨1,046) | ₨85 | + 1126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (₨610) | ₨736 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (₨677) | ₨147 | + 359% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (₨662) | ₨52 | + 1184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (₨633) | ₨285 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨2,530) | ₨1,607 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (₨411) | ₨133 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (₨261) | ₨80 | + 225% | |
| Housing | + 330% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 330% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (₨299,012) | ₨65,208 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (₨202,184) | ₨40,675 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (₨47,446) | ₨11,662 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (₨173,968) | ₨44,902 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (₨150,245) | ₨32,659 | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (₨39,538) | ₨8,932 | + 343% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (₨15,815) | ₨2,572 | + 515% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (₨9,489) | ₨44,098 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (₨11,071) | ₨23,617 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (₨474) | ₨667 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨1,582) | ₨516 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (₨11,071) | ₨3,054 | + 262% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨7,908) | ₨5,408 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨23,723) | ₨8,399 | + 182% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (₨15,815) | ₨5,912 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 275% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 275% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (₨4,212,753) | ₨2,463,580 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (₨395) | ₨107 | + 267% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (₨15,815) | ₨2,108 | + 650% | |
| Personal Care | + 205% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 205% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (₨949) | ₨260 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (₨791) | ₨616 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (₨3,163) | ₨1,831 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨1,107) | ₨463 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (₨988) | ₨350 | + 183% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (₨1,265) | ₨441 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (₨791) | ₨189 | + 319% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (₨949) | ₨169 | + 462% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨2,866) | ₨480 | + 498% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨6,326) | ₨1,849 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨4,745) | ₨1,458 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (₨9,489) | ₨2,679 | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨9,489) | ₨3,680 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨1,265) | ₨850 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨949) | ₨437 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (₨697) | ₨435 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (₨15,815) | ₨58,894 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (₨11,071) | ₨4,106 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (₨791) | ₨267 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 239% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,887 prices entered by 463 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 239% more expensive than in Pakistan
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