Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 117% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (R$ 38) | R$ 28 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$19 (R$ 36) | R$ 25 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.39 | + 268% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.54 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$11 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$15 (R$ 29) | R$ 6 | + 381% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.11 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.70 | + 246% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$43 (R$ 83) | R$ 38 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.21 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.40 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,911 (R$ 3,697) | R$ 3,364 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$946 (R$ 1,829) | R$ 1,922 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$259 (R$ 500) | R$ 481 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,299 (R$ 2,512) | R$ 1,977 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$799 (R$ 1,545) | R$ 1,289 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$201 (R$ 389) | R$ 293 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$105 (R$ 204) | R$ 78 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,231 (R$ 4,314) | R$ 1,525 | + 183% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$446 (R$ 863) | R$ 438 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$34 (R$ 65) | R$ 24 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (R$ 774) | R$ 217 | + 257% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (R$ 193) | R$ 176 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (R$ 1,160) | R$ 310 | + 274% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (R$ 774) | R$ 243 | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,541 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.99 (R$ 5.79) | R$ 4.32 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$146 (R$ 283) | R$ 208 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 137% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (R$ 50) | R$ 18 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (R$ 97) | R$ 38 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (R$ 134) | R$ 241 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (R$ 72) | R$ 16 | + 344% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (R$ 42) | R$ 12 | + 259% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (R$ 58) | R$ 15 | + 289% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.34 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 3.69 | + 424% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (R$ 33) | R$ 40 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (R$ 186) | R$ 101 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (R$ 60) | R$ 51 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (R$ 193) | R$ 179 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (R$ 39) | R$ 24 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,901) | R$ 3,010 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (R$ 1.93) | R$ 1.31 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (R$ 158) | R$ 114 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,022 prices entered by 1,115 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 53% more expensive than in Brazil
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