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Prices and Cost of Living in British Virgin Islands

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Travel Budget Calculator

Calculate how much money you will spend on your vacation in British Virgin Islands. Sample budget for each type of traveler - food, transportation, sightseeing and accommodation expenses.

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Food

from 26.63 USD

Transportation

from 8.00 USD

Sightseeing

from 5.10 USD

Accommodation

from 103.62 USD

Backpacker's budget

Traveling with a backpack

from 143.35 USD

Average daily expenses were calculated on the basis of the prices of accommodation, food (restaurants and shops), transport (public transport and taxis) and some tourist attractions. Values may vary depending on the city, tourist season, or during major religious and public events. Update 26 July 2025.

Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living

The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in British Virgin Islands. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.

Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.

1 day

Cheapest products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 12.64 USD to 15.25 USD

Mid-range products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 16.02 USD to 19.7 USD

Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 26 July 2025.

How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in British Virgin Islands?

When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 12.64 USD to 15.25 USD when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 16.02 USD to 19.7 USD per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.

Budget and shopping basket update: 26 July 2025

Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.

Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.

BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).

TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).

FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.

Prices in British Virgin Islands

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in British Virgin Islands, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)3.94 USD
Banana (1kg)3.53 USD
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)17.49 USD
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)11.00 USD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)11.50 USD
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)5.00 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)4.75 USD
Eggs (regular) (12)6.06 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)2.00 USD
Lettuce (1 head)8.67 USD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)4.81 USD
Local Cheese (1kg)15.50 USD
Milk (regular), (1 liter)2.19 USD
Onion (1kg)4.46 USD
Oranges (1kg)2.00 USD
Potato (1kg)5.40 USD
Rice (white), (1kg)5.62 USD
Tomato (1kg)7.15 USD
Water (1.5 liter bottle)1.89 USD

Food and beverage prices in British Virgin Islands

Popular food products found on store shelves in British Virgin Islands include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 4.46 USD for a kilo of onions to 17.49 USD for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 5.62 USD per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.81 USD per half kilo. Bananas cost 3.53 USD per kilo, while apples cost 3.94 USD per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 1.89 USD. Dairy prices in British Virgin Islands, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 2.19 USD, and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 15.5 USD. Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 11.5 USD per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 6.06 USD, and the average price of tomatoes is 7.15 USD per kilo.

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)6.75 USD
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)1.82 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)4.00 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)3.00 USD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)15.00 USD
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course80.00 USD
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant22.50 USD
Water (0.33 liter bottle)1.32 USD

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in British Virgin Islands vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 6.75 USD, while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1.82 USD. At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 15 USD for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 80 USD. Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 22.5 USD.

Public Transportation Prices

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)4.00 USD

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat10.00 USD
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult120 USD
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)20.00 USD

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre1 300 USD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre1 275 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre3 625 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre3 500 USD

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)2 081 USD

Hotel Prices in British Virgin Islands

A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
2
242 USD
Maria's By the Sea Hotel
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 1 December 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Dec 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in British Virgin Islands. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 07/2025, latest data 07/2025.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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