Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 219% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (руб 1,010) | руб 406 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (руб 743) | руб 283 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (руб 807) | руб 144 | + 461% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (руб 223) | руб 65 | + 241% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (руб 195) | руб 88 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (руб 492) | руб 130 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.86 (руб 287) | руб 333 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (руб 318) | руб 107 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (руб 311) | руб 34 | + 822% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (руб 297) | руб 66 | + 350% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (руб 1,190) | руб 593 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.60 (руб 193) | руб 110 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (руб 123) | руб 29 | + 324% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 203% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,891 (руб 140,561) | руб 68,217 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,278 (руб 95,044) | руб 38,434 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (руб 22,304) | руб 5,700 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (руб 81,780) | руб 32,389 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $950 (руб 70,628) | руб 23,273 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (руб 18,586) | руб 3,730 | + 398% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (руб 7,435) | руб 439 | + 1594% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $60 (руб 4,461) | руб 24,196 | - 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 (руб 5,204) | руб 6,604 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (руб 223) | руб 413 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (руб 743) | руб 811 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (руб 5,204) | руб 4,784 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (руб 3,717) | руб 2,535 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (руб 11,152) | руб 5,645 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (руб 7,435) | руб 6,989 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 211% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 211% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (руб 1,980,351) | руб 1,246,400 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 (руб 185) | руб 47 | + 295% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (руб 7,435) | руб 1,609 | + 362% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 117% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (руб 446) | руб 451 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (руб 372) | руб 549 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (руб 1,487) | руб 1,290 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (руб 520) | руб 307 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (руб 465) | руб 183 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (руб 595) | руб 213 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (руб 372) | руб 81 | + 361% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (руб 446) | руб 100 | + 346% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (руб 1,347) | руб 559 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (руб 2,974) | руб 1,443 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (руб 2,230) | руб 580 | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (руб 4,461) | руб 5,605 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (руб 4,461) | руб 3,345 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (руб 595) | руб 385 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (руб 446) | руб 166 | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (руб 328) | руб 220 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 (руб 7,435) | руб 35,616 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (руб 5,204) | руб 3,599 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (руб 372) | руб 160 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,527 prices entered by 746 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 157% more expensive than in Russia
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