Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Brazil
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Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 76% 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$ 30 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 31 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.40 | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 140% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (R$ 40) | R$ 7 | + 449% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.84 | + 306% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.70 | + 195% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (R$ 59) | R$ 43 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.78 | + 98% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 33% 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$2,000 (R$ 3,745) | R$ 2,829 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (R$ 2,247) | R$ 1,997 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (R$ 468) | R$ 590 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,809) | R$ 2,234 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (R$ 1,873) | R$ 1,471 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (R$ 375) | R$ 418 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (R$ 189) | R$ 84 | + 126% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (R$ 2,435) | R$ 1,988 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (R$ 749) | R$ 588 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (R$ 749) | R$ 241 | + 211% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (R$ 187) | R$ 218 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (R$ 1,124) | R$ 347 | + 224% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (R$ 749) | R$ 263 | + 185% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 7% 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$ 98,744 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (R$ 252) | R$ 222 | + 13% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (R$ 49) | R$ 17 | + 180% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (R$ 94) | R$ 50 | + 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (R$ 130) | R$ 245 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (R$ 70) | R$ 17 | + 307% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 236% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 234% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 114% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.63 | + 304% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (R$ 32) | R$ 47 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (R$ 180) | R$ 92 | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (R$ 58) | R$ 54 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (R$ 187) | R$ 190 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (R$ 37) | R$ 28 | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 96% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,809) | R$ 3,925 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (R$ 1.87) | R$ 1.29 | + 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (R$ 153) | R$ 123 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 36% more expensive than in Brazil
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