Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Taka 614) | Taka 228 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$16 (Taka 497) | Taka 356 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (Taka 378) | Taka 188 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (Taka 205) | Taka 76 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$7 (Taka 218) | Taka 106 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$15 (Taka 481) | Taka 57 | + 750% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$12 (Taka 382) | Taka 511 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$24 (Taka 740) | Taka 159 | + 366% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (Taka 346) | Taka 30 | + 1053% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$12 (Taka 376) | Taka 448 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$42 (Taka 1,323) | Taka 1,508 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (Taka 202) | Taka 103 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.21 (Taka 101) | Taka 42 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,911 (Taka 59,955) | Taka 64,159 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$946 (Taka 29,669) | Taka 35,369 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$259 (Taka 8,116) | Taka 4,449 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,299 (Taka 40,735) | Taka 39,073 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$799 (Taka 25,059) | Taka 22,885 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$201 (Taka 6,305) | Taka 4,140 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$111 (Taka 3,486) | Taka 1,111 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,231 (Taka 69,965) | Taka 37,922 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$446 (Taka 13,993) | Taka 15,038 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$34 (Taka 1,052) | Taka 360 | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 144% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (Taka 12,547) | Taka 1,987 | + 531% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (Taka 3,137) | Taka 2,314 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (Taka 18,820) | Taka 6,592 | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (Taka 12,547) | Taka 4,486 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,688,560 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.99 (Taka 94) | Taka 94 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (Taka 4,214) | Taka 2,108 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 189% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (Taka 815) | Taka 129 | + 533% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (Taka 1,568) | Taka 491 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (Taka 2,171) | Taka 1,039 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (Taka 1,172) | Taka 405 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (Taka 679) | Taka 230 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (Taka 941) | Taka 411 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (Taka 229) | Taka 82 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 100 | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (Taka 543) | Taka 240 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (Taka 3,015) | Taka 1,281 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (Taka 973) | Taka 958 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (Taka 3,137) | Taka 2,103 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (Taka 627) | Taka 1,179 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (Taka 220) | Taka 284 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (Taka 337) | Taka 632 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (Taka 47,050) | Taka 35,756 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (Taka 31) | Taka 6.00 | + 423% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (Taka 2,569) | Taka 1,420 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (Taka 188) | Taka 266 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,222 prices entered by 281 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
31.367
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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