Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (R$ 26) | R$ 39 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (R$ 31) | R$ 38 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.58 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (R$ 38) | R$ 27 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (R$ 45) | R$ 12 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (R$ 66) | R$ 50 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.56 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 15% 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$2,000 (R$ 4,189) | R$ 4,084 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (R$ 2,513) | R$ 2,685 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (R$ 524) | R$ 733 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (R$ 3,142) | R$ 3,023 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (R$ 2,094) | R$ 1,980 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (R$ 419) | R$ 529 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (R$ 212) | R$ 91 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (R$ 2,723) | R$ 1,814 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (R$ 838) | R$ 650 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (R$ 42) | R$ 31 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (R$ 838) | R$ 285 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (R$ 209) | R$ 280 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (R$ 1,257) | R$ 417 | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (R$ 838) | R$ 316 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 10% 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$ 117,661 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (R$ 281) | R$ 248 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (R$ 54) | R$ 22 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (R$ 105) | R$ 51 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (R$ 145) | R$ 296 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (R$ 78) | R$ 24 | + 232% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (R$ 45) | R$ 14 | + 230% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (R$ 63) | R$ 21 | + 198% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.66 | + 270% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (R$ 36) | R$ 60 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (R$ 201) | R$ 117 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (R$ 65) | R$ 61 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (R$ 209) | R$ 240 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (R$ 42) | R$ 32 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (R$ 3,142) | R$ 3,819 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (R$ 2.09) | R$ 1.50 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (R$ 172) | R$ 140 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,713 prices entered by 1,396 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 31% more expensive than in Brazil
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