Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$23 (Taka 724) | Taka 328 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$13 (Taka 403) | Taka 415 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$5.40 (Taka 168) | Taka 169 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$4.00 (Taka 124) | Taka 74 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (Taka 259) | Taka 97 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (Taka 311) | Taka 63 | + 394% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 419) | Taka 359 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 146 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (Taka 274) | Taka 24 | + 1063% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$11 (Taka 332) | Taka 304 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$50 (Taka 1,551) | Taka 2,421 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$14 (Taka 419) | Taka 101 | + 316% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (Taka 93) | Taka 44 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 3% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,378 (Taka 42,744) | Taka 42,189 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$787 (Taka 24,432) | Taka 32,498 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 (Taka 6,308) | Taka 3,873 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$936 (Taka 29,052) | Taka 42,062 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$518 (Taka 16,063) | Taka 24,788 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$202 (Taka 6,262) | Taka 3,366 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$113 (Taka 3,496) | Taka 2,008 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (Taka 77,567) | Taka 43,783 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$275 (Taka 8,532) | Taka 14,583 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (Taka 931) | Taka 292 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$6 (Taka 194) | Taka 606 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$215 (Taka 6,671) | Taka 2,177 | + 206% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$150 (Taka 4,654) | Taka 2,485 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$325 (Taka 10,084) | Taka 4,501 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (Taka 15,513) | Taka 3,784 | + 310% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,124,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.53 (Taka 16) | Taka 92 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$157 (Taka 4,861) | Taka 2,504 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$75 (Taka 2,327) | Taka 476 | + 389% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$60 (Taka 1,862) | Taka 1,238 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$20 (Taka 621) | Taka 370 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$25 (Taka 776) | Taka 304 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$11 (Taka 326) | Taka 344 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$3.88 (Taka 120) | Taka 90 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 310) | Taka 110 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (Taka 698) | Taka 326 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$150 (Taka 4,654) | Taka 1,455 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (Taka 1,086) | Taka 756 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Taka 1,551) | Taka 2,663 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$250 (Taka 7,757) | Taka 4,971 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (Taka 621) | Taka 1,315 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 516 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$50 (Taka 1,551) | Taka 2,557 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (Taka 186) | Taka 228 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,557 prices entered by 369 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
31.027
BDT
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XCD
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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