Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (R$ 23) | R$ 36 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (R$ 27) | R$ 35 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.49 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.78 | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.92 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (R$ 57) | R$ 44 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.96 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,000 (R$ 3,653) | R$ 3,740 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (R$ 2,192) | R$ 2,469 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (R$ 457) | R$ 622 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,740) | R$ 2,712 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (R$ 1,827) | R$ 1,673 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (R$ 365) | R$ 613 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (R$ 184) | R$ 91 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (R$ 2,375) | R$ 1,939 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (R$ 731) | R$ 659 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (R$ 731) | R$ 258 | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (R$ 183) | R$ 252 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (R$ 1,096) | R$ 405 | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (R$ 731) | R$ 314 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 117,955 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.48 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (R$ 245) | R$ 233 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (R$ 47) | R$ 22 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (R$ 91) | R$ 44 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (R$ 126) | R$ 259 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (R$ 68) | R$ 23 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (R$ 40) | R$ 13 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (R$ 55) | R$ 19 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.33 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (R$ 32) | R$ 55 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (R$ 176) | R$ 111 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (R$ 57) | R$ 64 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 239 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (R$ 183) | R$ 199 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,740) | R$ 4,422 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (R$ 1.83) | R$ 1.26 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (R$ 150) | R$ 132 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,917 prices entered by 1,745 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 22% more expensive than in Brazil
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