Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 91% 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 507) | Taka 354 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Taka 608) | Taka 372 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (Taka 324) | Taka 192 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (Taka 222) | Taka 91 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Taka 486) | Taka 156 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (Taka 368) | Taka 83 | + 342% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (Taka 729) | Taka 697 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (Taka 869) | Taka 209 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (Taka 425) | Taka 41 | + 940% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (Taka 363) | Taka 488 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (Taka 1,274) | Taka 1,255 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (Taka 324) | Taka 130 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Taka 162) | Taka 57 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 53% 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 80,927) | Taka 48,251 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Taka 48,556) | Taka 35,702 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (Taka 10,116) | Taka 3,885 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (Taka 60,695) | Taka 61,660 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (Taka 40,464) | Taka 33,185 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (Taka 8,093) | Taka 3,381 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (Taka 4,086) | Taka 945 | + 333% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (Taka 52,603) | Taka 42,323 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (Taka 16,185) | Taka 19,150 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (Taka 809) | Taka 561 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (Taka 16,185) | Taka 2,028 | + 698% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (Taka 4,046) | Taka 3,683 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (Taka 24,278) | Taka 7,920 | + 207% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (Taka 16,185) | Taka 4,630 | + 250% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 26% 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 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (Taka 144) | Taka 128 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (Taka 5,436) | Taka 3,514 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 170% 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 1,052) | Taka 228 | + 361% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (Taka 2,023) | Taka 647 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (Taka 2,801) | Taka 1,685 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (Taka 1,512) | Taka 409 | + 269% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (Taka 875) | Taka 325 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (Taka 1,214) | Taka 468 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (Taka 296) | Taka 94 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 405) | Taka 172 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (Taka 700) | Taka 640 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (Taka 3,889) | Taka 1,598 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (Taka 1,256) | Taka 896 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,777 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (Taka 4,046) | Taka 3,233 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (Taka 809) | Taka 999 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (Taka 283) | Taka 266 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (Taka 435) | Taka 520 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (Taka 60,695) | Taka 35,756 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (Taka 40) | Taka 10 | + 305% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (Taka 3,315) | Taka 2,120 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (Taka 243) | Taka 287 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 759 prices entered by 287 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
40.464
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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