Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 238% | |||
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Food in British Virgin Islands is 238% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (руб 2,020) | руб 496 | + 307% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (руб 808) | руб 370 | + 118% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (руб 485) | руб 195 | + 148% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (руб 213) | руб 85 | + 152% | |
12 eggs, large | $12 (руб 970) | руб 119 | + 714% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (руб 534) | руб 197 | + 172% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (руб 891) | руб 431 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (руб 594) | руб 111 | + 433% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (руб 267) | руб 50 | + 430% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (руб 245) | руб 78 | + 212% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 1,212) | руб 726 | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (руб 162) | руб 148 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (руб 404) | руб 45 | + 795% | |
Housing | + 148% | |||
Housing in British Virgin Islands is 148% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 (руб 246,411) | руб 91,679 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 (руб 164,274) | руб 56,538 | + 191% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (руб 16,427) | руб 9,374 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 45,680 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 (руб 80,804) | руб 28,184 | + 187% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (руб 12,121) | руб 6,168 | + 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 (руб 12,121) | руб 491 | + 2369% | |
40” flat screen tv | $400 (руб 32,321) | руб 25,097 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (руб 5,656) | руб 10,146 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (руб 242) | руб 626 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (руб 808) | руб 1,061 | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (руб 5,656) | руб 5,476 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (руб 4,040) | руб 3,659 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (руб 12,121) | руб 7,691 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (руб 8,080) | руб 8,501 | - 5% | |
Transportation | + 146% | |||
Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 146% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (руб 2,152,384) | руб 2,157,330 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (руб 202) | руб 51 | + 297% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (руб 8,080) | руб 2,318 | + 249% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 68% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (руб 485) | руб 511 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (руб 404) | руб 686 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (руб 1,616) | руб 1,858 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (руб 566) | руб 385 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (руб 505) | руб 259 | + 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (руб 646) | руб 285 | + 127% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (руб 404) | руб 115 | + 250% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (руб 485) | руб 154 | + 216% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (руб 1,464) | руб 842 | + 74% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
British Virgin Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (руб 3,232) | руб 1,814 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (руб 2,424) | руб 723 | + 236% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (руб 4,848) | руб 7,974 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (руб 4,848) | руб 3,857 | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (руб 646) | руб 461 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (руб 485) | руб 217 | + 123% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (руб 356) | руб 259 | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (руб 8,080) | руб 71,350 | - 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.76 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (руб 5,656) | руб 4,408 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (руб 404) | руб 205 | + 98% | |
TOTAL | + 123% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
80.804
RUB
/
USD
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 123% more expensive than in Russia
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