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

๐Ÿ™‚ Solo nomad: Spain is 31.6% cheaper than British Virgin Islands without rent, and 36% cheaper with rent.
๐Ÿ™‚ Family of 3: Spain is 38% cheaper than British Virgin Islands without rent, and 49.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Spain
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.02 โ‚ฌ13.83
$22.36 $22.36
-28.35%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$57.6 โ‚ฌ49.75
$79.2 $79.2
-27.26%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.6 โ‚ฌ9.15
$15.11 $15.11
-29.85%
Cappuccino
$2.39 โ‚ฌ2.06
$6.7 $6.7
-64.33%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.6 โ‚ฌ2.24
$1.77 $1.77
46.89%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.91 โ‚ฌ1.65
$1.34 $1.34
42.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.44 โ‚ฌ2.97
$3.92 $3.92
-12.24%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.11 โ‚ฌ3.55
$3.02 $3.02
36.09%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Spain
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.18 โ‚ฌ1.02
$2.2 $2.2
-46.36%
White Bread (500g)
$1.53 โ‚ฌ1.32
$4.92 $4.92
-68.90%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.61 โ‚ฌ1.39
$5.53 $5.53
-70.89%
Eggs
$3.1 โ‚ฌ2.68
$6.18 $6.18
-49.84%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.26 โ‚ฌ12.32
$15.2 $15.2
-6.18%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.6 โ‚ฌ7.42
$11.37 $11.37
-24.36%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.7 โ‚ฌ13.56
$17.76 $17.76
-11.60%
Apples (1kg)
$2.45 โ‚ฌ2.12
$3.99 $3.99
-38.60%
Banana (1kg)
$2.07 โ‚ฌ1.78
$3.58 $3.58
-42.18%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.03 โ‚ฌ1.75
$1.96 $1.96
3.57%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.65 โ‚ฌ2.29
$7.28 $7.28
-63.60%
Potato (1kg)
$1.83 โ‚ฌ1.58
$5.44 $5.44
-66.36%
Onion (1kg)
$1.96 โ‚ฌ1.69
$4.48 $4.48
-56.25%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.36 โ‚ฌ1.17
$8.43 $8.43
-83.87%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 โ‚ฌ0.64
$1.93 $1.93
-61.66%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.43 โ‚ฌ5.55
$4.89 $4.89
31.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.72 โ‚ฌ4.94
$11.22 $11.22
-49.02%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.32 โ‚ฌ1.14
$4.76 $4.76
-72.27%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 โ‚ฌ1.8
$2.05 $2.05
1.46%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Spain
British Virgin Islands
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.79 โ‚ฌ1.54
$3.92 $3.92
-54.34%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.46 โ‚ฌ29.75
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.56 โ‚ฌ3.94
-
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.33 โ‚ฌ1.15
-
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$26.41 โ‚ฌ22.8
-
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.83 โ‚ฌ1.58
$1.2 $1.2
52.50%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$39.3K โ‚ฌ33.9K
-
-
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.2K โ‚ฌ27K
-
-
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Spain
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$149 โ‚ฌ128
$162 $162
-8.00%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$20.46 โ‚ฌ17.67
$100 $100
-79.59%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.3 โ‚ฌ28.75
$118 $118
-71.86%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Spain
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.32 โ‚ฌ40.85
$119 $119
-60.30%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.64 โ‚ฌ13.5
$19.96 $19.96
-21.64%
Cinema Ticket
$9.52 โ‚ฌ8.22
$9.99 $9.99
-4.70%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Spain
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$522 โ‚ฌ451
$378 $378
38.15%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,960 โ‚ฌ8,600
$10.5K $10.5K
-5.21%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Spain
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$87.2 โ‚ฌ75.3
$47.42 $47.42
83.95%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.22 โ‚ฌ32.13
$55.2 $55.2
-32.61%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.5 โ‚ฌ79
$146 $146
-37.37%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 โ‚ฌ93
$130 $130
-17.31%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Spain
British Virgin Islands
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,050 โ‚ฌ907
$1,291 $1,291
-18.67%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$812 โ‚ฌ701
$1,296 $1,296
-37.36%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,692 โ‚ฌ1,460
$3,686 $3,686
-54.11%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,239 โ‚ฌ1,069
$3,457 $3,457
-64.18%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,233 โ‚ฌ3,655
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,725 โ‚ฌ2,353
$10.7K $10.7K
-74.49%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Spain
British Virgin Islands
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,998 โ‚ฌ1,725
$2,067 $2,067
-3.33%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.51
5.5
-36.18%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input โ€“ minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Spain: October 28, 2025

Last update for British Virgin Islands: October 28, 2025

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