Cost of living in British Virgin Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in British Virgin Islands is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 | $21 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $12 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 | $5.83 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 | $1.11 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 | $5.25 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 | $4.89 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 | $7 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 | $4.28 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 | $2.32 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 | $3.55 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $18 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 | $2.94 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.00 | $3.19 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in British Virgin Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,050 | $3,302 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,033 | $2,480 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 | $228 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,274 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,000 | $1,665 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 | $165 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $150 | $63 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 | $253 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $70 | $147 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 | $15 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 | $34 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in British Virgin Islands is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 | $58 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 | $51 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 | $105 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 | $144 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in British Virgin Islands is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,637 | $30,907 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.49 | $0.95 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 | $88 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in British Virgin Islands is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 | $9 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 | $21 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 | $164 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $9 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 | $5.20 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $7 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 | $5.15 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 | $2.32 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $50 | $31 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in British Virgin Islands is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 | $61 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $30 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 | $220 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 | $104 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 | $15 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 | $5.86 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 | $8 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $100 | $495 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 | $74 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 | $11 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,528 prices entered by 1,999 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Cost of living in British Virgin Islands is 4% more expensive than in United States
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