Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (Taka 406) | Taka 535 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Taka 487) | Taka 449 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (Taka 307) | Taka 240 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (Taka 178) | Taka 102 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (Taka 260) | Taka 133 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (Taka 294) | Taka 80 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (Taka 584) | Taka 347 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (Taka 696) | Taka 207 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (Taka 341) | Taka 26 | + 1198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (Taka 291) | Taka 571 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (Taka 1,020) | Taka 1,347 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (Taka 259) | Taka 112 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Taka 130) | Taka 53 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,000 (Taka 64,828) | Taka 43,087 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Taka 38,897) | Taka 21,416 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (Taka 8,103) | Taka 4,489 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (Taka 48,621) | Taka 37,342 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (Taka 32,414) | Taka 20,129 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (Taka 6,483) | Taka 3,105 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (Taka 3,273) | Taka 947 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (Taka 42,138) | Taka 36,542 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (Taka 12,966) | Taka 16,205 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (Taka 648) | Taka 369 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (Taka 12,966) | Taka 2,612 | + 396% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (Taka 3,241) | Taka 3,117 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (Taka 19,448) | Taka 9,947 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (Taka 12,966) | Taka 6,827 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (Taka 116) | Taka 91 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (Taka 4,355) | Taka 1,696 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (Taka 842) | Taka 296 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (Taka 1,621) | Taka 1,395 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (Taka 2,244) | Taka 1,191 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (Taka 1,211) | Taka 498 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (Taka 701) | Taka 208 | + 237% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (Taka 972) | Taka 690 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (Taka 237) | Taka 173 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 324) | Taka 229 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (Taka 561) | Taka 304 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (Taka 3,115) | Taka 1,410 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (Taka 1,006) | Taka 885 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (Taka 3,241) | Taka 3,617 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (Taka 648) | Taka 1,328 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (Taka 227) | Taka 393 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (Taka 349) | Taka 594 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (Taka 48,621) | Taka 35,756 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (Taka 32) | Taka 2.19 | + 1379% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (Taka 2,655) | Taka 1,057 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (Taka 194) | Taka 264 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 601 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
32.414
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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