General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Road Town |
| Country | British Virgin Islands |
| Currency | US Dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 52.5% |
| Gdp | $1.211 billion |
| Size | 59 km² |
| Population | 30,030 |
| Population density | 509/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.1 |
| City population | 84% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 26∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 98% |
| Population with a college degree | 25% |
| Population able to speak english | 80% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 72 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | British Virgin Islands Airways |
| Main airport | Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1000/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $150/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $300/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $20/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 7.5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $30000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 15-20% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 23.33/MBits |
| Tld | .vg |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 85% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, B, G, I |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sundays |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Rite Way |
| Pharmacy | Rite Way |
| Drugstore | Rite Way |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 8/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 10/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Conch Fritters | Fried dough balls made with conch meat | $10-$15 |
| Callaloo Soup | A hearty soup made with callaloo (a leafy green vegetable), okra, tomatoes, and meat | $10-$15 |
| Fungee and Saltfish | A traditional breakfast dish made with cornmeal and salted cod | $10-$15 |
| Johnny Cakes | Fried dough cakes made with cornmeal and flour | $5-$10 |
| Roti | A flatbread filled with various curries and meats | $10-$15 |
| Goat Water | A spicy stew made with goat meat, vegetables, and spices | $15-$20 |
| Lobster | Fresh lobster prepared in a variety of ways | $30-$50 |
| Conch Salad | A refreshing salad made with conch meat, tomatoes, onions, and peppers | $10-$15 |
| Painkiller | A popular rum cocktail made with pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut cream, and nutmeg | $10-$15 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Painkiller | A frozen cocktail made with rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and orange juice | $10-$15 |
| Rum Punch | A refreshing cocktail made with rum, fruit juices, and spices | $8-$12 |
| Bushwacker | A creamy frozen cocktail made with rum, coffee liqueur, chocolate liqueur, and cream | $12-$16 |
| Goombay Smash | A non-alcoholic cocktail made with pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine | $6-$8 |
| Ting | A grapefruit-flavored soda | $2-$3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tortola Rum | A local rum made from sugarcane | $15-$25 |
| Virgin Gorda Pottery | Handcrafted pottery with unique designs | $20-$50 |
| Jost Van Dyke T-shirt | A souvenir t-shirt from the island of Jost Van Dyke | $15-$20 |
| Anegada Salt | A unique salt harvested from the island of Anegada | $5-$10 |
| BVI Postcard | A postcard with a beautiful photograph of the British Virgin Islands | $1-$2 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The first day of the year |
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | Monday after Easter | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Whit Monday | Monday after Pentecost | Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Territory Day | July 1 | Commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the British Virgin Islands |
| August Monday | First Monday in August | A public holiday for relaxation and recreation |
| St. Ursula’s Day | October 21 | Commemorates the patron saint of the British Virgin Islands |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A public holiday for relaxation and recreation |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The BVI Beacon |
| Online news | BVI News Online |
| Tv | JTV |
| Radio | ZBVI Radio |