Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Poland
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Food | + 143% | |||
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Food in British Virgin Islands is 143% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (100 zł) | 42 zł | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (40 zł) | 31 zł | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (11 zł) | 3.94 zł | + 167% | |
12 eggs, large | $12 (48 zł) | 14 zł | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 116% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (44 zł) | 19 zł | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (29 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 611% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (13 zł) | 4.78 zł | + 176% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (12 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 192% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (60 zł) | 33 zł | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (20 zł) | 3.80 zł | + 425% | |
Housing | + 80% | |||
Housing in British Virgin Islands is 80% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 (12,170 zł) | 6,523 zł | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (8,113 zł) | 4,651 zł | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (811 zł) | 913 zł | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 3,677 zł | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (3,991 zł) | 2,749 zł | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (599 zł) | 468 zł | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (599 zł) | 55 zł | + 989% | |
40” flat screen tv | $400 (1,596 zł) | 1,510 zł | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (279 zł) | 656 zł | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (12 zł) | 46 zł | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (40 zł) | 51 zł | - 21% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 23% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (279 zł) | 301 zł | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (200 zł) | 151 zł | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (599 zł) | 338 zł | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (399 zł) | 387 zł | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 112% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (106,303 zł) | 118,574 zł | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (399 zł) | 111 zł | + 260% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 57% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (24 zł) | 28 zł | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (20 zł) | 22 zł | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (80 zł) | 185 zł | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 110% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 120% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (20 zł) | 7 zł | + 184% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (24 zł) | 10 zł | + 135% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $50 (200 zł) | 53 zł | + 278% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Poland | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (160 zł) | 102 zł | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (120 zł) | 56 zł | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (239 zł) | 241 zł | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (239 zł) | 185 zł | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (32 zł) | 29 zł | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (399 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 90% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.57 zł | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (279 zł) | 151 zł | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 86% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,380 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 86% more expensive than in Poland
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