Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 51.7% cheaper than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 74.4% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 47.4% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 8.9% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 67.8% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 52.4% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 62.6% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 48.3% less in Philippines
Expenses including restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, childcare, clothing, and groceries are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 74.4% less for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$3.60
₱203.13
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$3.18
₱179.40
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$0.73
₱41.22
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$0.40
₱22.57
|
|
pay 47.4% less for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$1.17
₱65.94
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$3.38
₱190.68
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$6.61
₱373.66
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$1.92
₱108.54
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$1.82
₱102.93
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$1.33
₱75.29
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$0.64
₱36.12
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$1.14
₱64.55
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$0.67
₱38.06
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.97
₱54.97
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.21
₱68.22
|
|
pay 8.9% less for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$4.22
₱238.58
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$11.49
₱649.15
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$26,375.77
₱1,489,927.38
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$2.70
₱152.46
|
|
pay 67.8% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$29.28
₱1,654.15
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$242.58
₱13,703.24
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$157.31
₱8,886.38
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$81.80
₱4,621.04
|
|
pay 52.4% less for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$165.07
₱9,324.79
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$5,295.45
₱299,131.77
|
|
pay 62.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$1.23
₱69.51
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$2.19
₱123.56
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$2.57
₱144.91
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$29.66
₱1,675.25
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$5.28
₱298.27
|
|
pay 48.3% less for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$35.44
₱2,001.85
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$22.98
₱1,298.17
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$64.92
₱3,666.96
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$60.53
₱3,419.25
|
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