Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and British Virgin Islands Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and British Virgin Islands

๐Ÿ™‚ Solo nomad: Australia is 15.3% cheaper than British Virgin Islands without rent, and 16.1% cheaper with rent.
๐Ÿ™‚ Family of 3: Australia is 22.5% cheaper than British Virgin Islands without rent, and 35.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Australia
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$22.36 $22.36
-28.58%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$79.2 $79.2
-2.60%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$15.11 $15.11
-36.07%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$6.7 $6.7
-46.72%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$1.77 $1.77
49.15%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$1.34 $1.34
65.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$3.92 $3.92
67.60%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$3.02 $3.02
131.13%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Australia
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$2.2 $2.2
-31.82%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$4.92 $4.92
-50.81%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$5.53 $5.53
-63.47%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$6.18 $6.18
-29.13%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$15.2 $15.2
-41.71%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$11.37 $11.37
-27.35%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$17.76 $17.76
-20.38%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$3.99 $3.99
-18.80%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$3.58 $3.58
-25.14%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$1.96 $1.96
45.92%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$7.28 $7.28
-41.62%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$5.44 $5.44
-53.13%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$4.48 $4.48
-51.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$8.43 $8.43
-73.43%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$1.93 $1.93
-18.65%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$4.89 $4.89
541.31%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
$11.22 $11.22
18.72%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
$4.76 $4.76
-3.15%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$2.05 $2.05
142.44%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Australia
British Virgin Islands
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$3.92 $3.92
-24.23%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
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-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$1.2 $1.2
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
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๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$162 $162
11.50%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
$100 $100
-73.83%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$118 $118
-55.35%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Australia
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$119 $119
-60.76%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$19.96 $19.96
-17.99%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$9.99 $9.99
38.34%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Australia
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$378 $378
323.10%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
$10.5K $10.5K
16.87%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Australia
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$47.42 $47.42
51.12%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$55.2 $55.2
-6.84%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$146 $146
-30.86%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$130 $130
-15.67%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Australia
British Virgin Islands
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$1,291 $1,291
8.01%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$1,296 $1,296
-14.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$3,686 $3,686
-38.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$3,457 $3,457
-48.67%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$10.7K $10.7K
-52.20%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Australia
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$2,067 $2,067
75.39%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
5.5
15.45%

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Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for British Virgin Islands: October 28, 2025

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