Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$17 (Taka 545) | Taka 264 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (Taka 580) | Taka 397 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (Taka 373) | Taka 160 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (Taka 209) | Taka 81 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (Taka 311) | Taka 116 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$4.66 (Taka 147) | Taka 52 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$12 (Taka 379) | Taka 434 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Taka 385) | Taka 186 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Taka 204) | Taka 25 | + 713% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (Taka 233) | Taka 426 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (Taka 1,254) | Taka 1,872 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$5.45 (Taka 171) | Taka 102 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.70 (Taka 85) | Taka 41 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,464 (Taka 46,015) | Taka 46,240 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$874 (Taka 27,486) | Taka 27,702 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$219 (Taka 6,883) | Taka 4,496 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$920 (Taka 28,916) | Taka 34,541 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$630 (Taka 19,816) | Taka 19,179 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$180 (Taka 5,672) | Taka 3,784 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (Taka 3,188) | Taka 1,257 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,000 (Taka 62,880) | Taka 35,775 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (Taka 12,576) | Taka 12,836 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$7 (Taka 210) | Taka 341 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 1,289 | - | |
| Clothes | + 210% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 210% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$215 (Taka 6,760) | Taka 1,687 | + 301% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$150 (Taka 4,716) | Taka 1,618 | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$325 (Taka 10,218) | Taka 4,829 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (Taka 15,720) | Taka 3,696 | + 325% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,174,310 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.71 (Taka 85) | Taka 95 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (Taka 3,144) | Taka 2,580 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$14 (Taka 440) | Taka 189 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$75 (Taka 2,358) | Taka 588 | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$60 (Taka 1,886) | Taka 914 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$18 (Taka 566) | Taka 560 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (Taka 590) | Taka 256 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$11 (Taka 330) | Taka 340 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (Taka 157) | Taka 87 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 102 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Taka 472) | Taka 231 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$50 (Taka 1,572) | Taka 1,040 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$27 (Taka 852) | Taka 878 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Taka 1,572) | Taka 2,026 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$250 (Taka 7,860) | Taka 2,200 | + 257% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (Taka 629) | Taka 1,227 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 362 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$7 (Taka 220) | Taka 540 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (Taka 2,358) | Taka 1,903 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (Taka 189) | Taka 270 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,279 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
31.440
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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