Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 98% | |||
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Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 98% 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 564) | Taka 253 | + 122% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Taka 676) | Taka 518 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (Taka 360) | Taka 234 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (Taka 247) | Taka 91 | + 172% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Taka 540) | Taka 150 | + 260% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (Taka 409) | Taka 78 | + 426% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (Taka 811) | Taka 476 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (Taka 967) | Taka 307 | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (Taka 473) | Taka 56 | + 746% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (Taka 404) | Taka 407 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (Taka 1,417) | Taka 1,595 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (Taka 360) | Taka 136 | + 166% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Taka 180) | Taka 72 | + 150% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 82% 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 90,048) | Taka 40,565 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Taka 54,029) | Taka 22,239 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (Taka 11,256) | Taka 4,221 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (Taka 67,536) | Taka 50,272 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (Taka 45,024) | Taka 31,111 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (Taka 9,005) | Taka 5,000 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (Taka 4,547) | Taka 1,266 | + 259% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (Taka 58,531) | Taka 49,805 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (Taka 18,010) | Taka 15,000 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (Taka 900) | Taka 568 | + 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 300% | |||
Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 300% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (Taka 18,010) | Taka 2,505 | + 619% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (Taka 4,502) | Taka 2,407 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (Taka 27,014) | Taka 5,268 | + 413% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (Taka 18,010) | Taka 4,284 | + 320% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 55% 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 3,757,380 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (Taka 161) | Taka 110 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (Taka 6,049) | Taka 2,433 | + 149% | |
Personal Care | + 234% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 234% 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 1,170) | Taka 250 | + 368% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (Taka 2,251) | Taka 308 | + 631% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (Taka 3,117) | Taka 1,500 | + 108% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (Taka 1,682) | Taka 360 | + 367% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (Taka 974) | Taka 191 | + 410% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (Taka 1,351) | Taka 794 | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (Taka 329) | Taka 158 | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 450) | Taka 200 | + 125% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (Taka 779) | Taka 205 | + 280% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (Taka 4,327) | Taka 1,513 | + 186% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (Taka 1,397) | Taka 1,024 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (Taka 4,502) | Taka 3,597 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (Taka 900) | Taka 1,519 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (Taka 315) | Taka 253 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (Taka 484) | Taka 670 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (Taka 67,536) | Taka 35,756 | + 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (Taka 45) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (Taka 3,688) | Taka 2,307 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (Taka 270) | Taka 339 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |

These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
45.024
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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