- Cost of Living
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Barbados
- Kingstown, Saint Vincent
- Bridgetown
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is 30% cheaper than in Bridgetown (Barbados)
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is 29% cheaper than in Bridgetown (Barbados) | ||||
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Kingstown, Saint Vincent | Bridgetown | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$18 (13 Bds$) | 25 Bds$ | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (13 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (6 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.74 (4.29 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$10 (7 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (5.62 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$13 (10 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (10 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (6 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (5.49 Bds$) | 4.06 Bds$ | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$39 (29 Bds$) | 39 Bds$ | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (5.81 Bds$) | 6 Bds$ | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.59 (2.68 Bds$) | 3.85 Bds$ | - 30% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is 46% cheaper than in Bridgetown (Barbados) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,831 (1,368 Bds$) | 4,040 Bds$ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$855 (639 Bds$) | 1,405 Bds$ | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$244 (182 Bds$) | 305 Bds$ | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,139 (851 Bds$) | 1,943 Bds$ | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$791 (591 Bds$) | 950 Bds$ | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$204 (153 Bds$) | 167 Bds$ | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$107 (80 Bds$) | 103 Bds$ | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$2,083 (1,556 Bds$) | 1,239 Bds$ | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$450 (336 Bds$) | 436 Bds$ | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$27 (20 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 13 Bds$ | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is about the same as in Bridgetown (Barbados) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 174 Bds$ | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 158 Bds$ | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 299 Bds$ | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 247 Bds$ | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is 12% cheaper than in Bridgetown (Barbados) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 74,382 Bds$ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.89 (2.16 Bds$) | 3.96 Bds$ | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 113 Bds$ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 37 Bds$ | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is about the same as in Bridgetown (Barbados) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 21 Bds$ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 53 Bds$ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 106 Bds$ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 28 Bds$ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 10 Bds$ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 15 Bds$ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 6 Bds$ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 7 Bds$ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 22 Bds$ | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) is about the same as in Bridgetown (Barbados) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 83 Bds$ | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 37 Bds$ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 100 Bds$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 189 Bds$ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 17 Bds$ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 9 Bds$ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 5.49 Bds$ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,594 Bds$ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.40 Bds$ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 136 Bds$ | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 17 Bds$ | - | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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