Cost of living comparison
British Virgin Islands is 15.4% more expensive than Barbados overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 4.6% more in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
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pay 4.6% more in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
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pay 40.7% less in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
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pay 76.6% more in British Virgin Islands
- Childcare
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pay 41.5% more in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 22.8% more in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
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pay 1.7% less in British Virgin Islands
The cost of housing, childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and groceries in British Virgin Islands are more expensive than in Barbados. Expenses including transportation and clothing are lower in British Virgin Islands. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in British Virgin Islands.
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of Barbados, you would:
pay 4.6% more for restaurants
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$31.67
BBD63.33
|
$24.49
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.75
BBD21.50
|
$13.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.79
BBD3.58
|
$1.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.39
BBD2.77
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 4.6% more for groceries
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.57
BBD5.15
|
$4.96
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.32
BBD14.65
|
$7.75
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.65
BBD27.30
|
$9.43
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.22
BBD10.44
|
$6.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.15
BBD12.30
|
$5.21
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.78
BBD3.57
|
$1.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.42
BBD2.83
|
$1.59
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.52
BBD5.05
|
$0.91
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.65
BBD5.29
|
$3.22
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.92
BBD3.83
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.98
BBD3.96
|
$1.95
|
|
pay 40.7% less for transportation
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.82
BBD15.64
|
$4.64
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$51.00
BBD102.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$41,250.00
BBD82,500.00
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$33.60
BBD67.20
|
?? | |
pay 76.6% more for housing
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$59.67
BBD119.33
|
$120.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$716.11
BBD1,432.22
|
$1,458.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$615.56
BBD1,231.11
|
$1,183.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.37
BBD200.74
|
$110.12
|
|
pay 41.5% more for childcare
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$318.06
BBD636.11
|
$375.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,250.00
BBD12,500.00
|
$10,320.00
|
|
pay 22.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.43
BBD4.86
|
$3.75
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.68
BBD9.36
|
$6.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.70
BBD17.40
|
$5.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$79.38
BBD158.75
|
$120.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.25
BBD20.50
|
$12.50
|
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pay 1.7% less for clothing
|
Barbados
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.94
BBD133.89
|
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$57.50
BBD115.00
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$142.01
BBD284.03
|
$155.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$106.39
BBD212.78
|
$125.00
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