- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 193% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (руб 1,005) | руб 360 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (руб 769) | руб 278 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (руб 454) | руб 133 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (руб 134) | руб 65 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (руб 201) | руб 81 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (руб 269) | руб 138 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (руб 1,207) | руб 310 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (руб 269) | руб 93 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (руб 177) | руб 35 | + 407% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (руб 152) | руб 60 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (руб 1,274) | руб 532 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (руб 268) | руб 96 | + 180% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (руб 168) | руб 32 | + 424% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 200% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (руб 175,764) | руб 75,340 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (руб 123,636) | руб 39,678 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (руб 13,406) | руб 6,137 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (руб 123,692) | руб 38,444 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (руб 80,436) | руб 24,360 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (руб 2,011) | руб 3,704 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $100 (руб 6,703) | руб 479 | + 1298% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (руб 55,640) | руб 26,419 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (руб 23,460) | руб 5,951 | + 294% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (руб 1,207) | руб 391 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (руб 587) | руб 509 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,499 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,037 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,637 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,478 | - | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 25% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (руб 1,785,481) | руб 1,208,140 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (руб 71) | руб 43 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,702 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 324 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 508 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,237 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 230 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (руб 335) | руб 166 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 211 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (руб 235) | руб 71 | + 230% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 104 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (руб 2,011) | руб 515 | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (руб 3,351) | руб 1,688 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (руб 1,560) | руб 682 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (руб 6,703) | руб 3,292 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (руб 603) | руб 379 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (руб 268) | руб 177 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (руб 235) | руб 234 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,513 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.86 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (руб 5,344) | руб 3,232 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (руб 302) | руб 140 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,267 prices entered by 836 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 118% more expensive than in Russia
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