Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 186% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 186% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (руб 961) | руб 381 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (руб 736) | руб 255 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (руб 374) | руб 141 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (руб 128) | руб 67 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 (руб 147) | руб 87 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (руб 586) | руб 150 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (руб 1,153) | руб 320 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (руб 308) | руб 95 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (руб 169) | руб 33 | + 417% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 61 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 530 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.00 (руб 256) | руб 94 | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (руб 160) | руб 32 | + 408% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is 156% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,236 (руб 143,289) | руб 75,229 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,525 (руб 97,697) | руб 43,484 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (руб 12,815) | руб 6,636 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,800 (руб 115,334) | руб 39,851 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,200 (руб 76,889) | руб 25,004 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (руб 1,922) | руб 4,110 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (руб 6,407) | руб 417 | + 1437% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $830 (руб 53,187) | руб 24,777 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $350 (руб 22,426) | руб 5,517 | + 307% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (руб 1,153) | руб 430 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (руб 641) | руб 724 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,782 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,885 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,928 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,846 | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 (руб 1,706,760) | руб 1,412,860 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (руб 74) | руб 45 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,906 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 502 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,351 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 238 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (руб 320) | руб 155 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (руб 224) | руб 69 | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 98 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (руб 1,281) | руб 603 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (руб 3,204) | руб 1,770 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (руб 1,491) | руб 610 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (руб 6,407) | руб 3,282 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (руб 577) | руб 431 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (руб 256) | руб 218 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (руб 192) | руб 241 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,129 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.68 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (руб 5,109) | руб 3,340 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (руб 288) | руб 150 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,291 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 100% more expensive than in Russia
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