- Cost of Living
- British Virgin Islands
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 276% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 276% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (руб 1,626) | руб 354 | + 359% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (руб 777) | руб 284 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (руб 458) | руб 134 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (руб 135) | руб 64 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.48 (руб 303) | руб 82 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (руб 272) | руб 148 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (руб 1,219) | руб 310 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (руб 272) | руб 94 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (руб 179) | руб 35 | + 410% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (руб 145) | руб 62 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (руб 1,287) | руб 524 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (руб 271) | руб 94 | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 (руб 339) | руб 31 | + 982% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 197% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,622 (руб 177,568) | руб 75,812 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,845 (руб 124,905) | руб 40,521 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (руб 14,152) | руб 6,224 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,845 (руб 124,962) | руб 37,854 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,200 (руб 81,261) | руб 25,057 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 (руб 2,032) | руб 3,914 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (руб 4,912) | руб 482 | + 919% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $830 (руб 56,212) | руб 26,516 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (руб 23,701) | руб 5,833 | + 306% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $35 (руб 2,370) | руб 399 | + 494% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (руб 981) | руб 534 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,287 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,076 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,565 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,189 | - | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (руб 1,803,813) | руб 1,126,760 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (руб 69) | руб 42 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,710 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 315 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 504 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,316 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 227 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 160 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 207 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 69 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 100 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 524 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 99% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (руб 5,417) | руб 1,596 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (руб 1,576) | руб 670 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,496 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $163 (руб 11,045) | руб 3,405 | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (руб 495) | руб 373 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (руб 339) | руб 178 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (руб 327) | руб 228 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,480 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (руб 5,399) | руб 3,050 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (руб 305) | руб 137 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,534 prices entered by 914 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 151% more expensive than in Russia
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