Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$23 (Taka 725) | Taka 378 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$13 (Taka 404) | Taka 438 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$10 (Taka 308) | Taka 220 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$4.00 (Taka 124) | Taka 74 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (Taka 259) | Taka 102 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (Taka 311) | Taka 56 | + 456% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 419) | Taka 330 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 148 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (Taka 274) | Taka 24 | + 1026% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$11 (Taka 332) | Taka 318 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$50 (Taka 1,553) | Taka 2,478 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$14 (Taka 419) | Taka 101 | + 314% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (Taka 93) | Taka 48 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,378 (Taka 42,793) | Taka 43,806 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$787 (Taka 24,460) | Taka 35,106 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 (Taka 6,315) | Taka 3,522 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$936 (Taka 29,085) | Taka 46,238 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$518 (Taka 16,082) | Taka 24,863 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$202 (Taka 6,269) | Taka 2,602 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$113 (Taka 3,500) | Taka 1,713 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (Taka 77,655) | Taka 41,130 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$275 (Taka 8,542) | Taka 14,071 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (Taka 932) | Taka 307 | + 204% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$6 (Taka 194) | Taka 549 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$215 (Taka 6,678) | Taka 2,210 | + 202% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$150 (Taka 4,659) | Taka 2,415 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$325 (Taka 10,095) | Taka 5,111 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (Taka 15,531) | Taka 3,953 | + 293% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.53 (Taka 16) | Taka 88 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$157 (Taka 4,866) | Taka 2,280 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$75 (Taka 2,330) | Taka 540 | + 332% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$60 (Taka 1,864) | Taka 1,187 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$20 (Taka 621) | Taka 339 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$25 (Taka 777) | Taka 302 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$11 (Taka 326) | Taka 359 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$3.88 (Taka 120) | Taka 91 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 311) | Taka 107 | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (Taka 699) | Taka 300 | + 133% | |
| 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$150 (Taka 4,659) | Taka 951 | + 390% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (Taka 1,087) | Taka 760 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Taka 1,553) | Taka 1,973 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$250 (Taka 7,765) | Taka 2,831 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (Taka 621) | Taka 1,364 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 305 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 501 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$50 (Taka 1,553) | Taka 2,337 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (Taka 186) | Taka 230 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,293 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
31.062
BDT
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XCD
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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