Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (51元) | 45元 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$19 (49元) | 34元 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (30元) | 15元 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (17元) | 15元 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (25元) | 13元 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$7 (19元) | 8元 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$11 (29元) | 59元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$15 (39元) | 15元 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (19元) | 6.00元 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (22元) | 5.17元 | + 324% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$43 (111元) | 112元 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (17元) | 8元 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.21 (8元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,911 (4,970元) | 9,398元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$946 (2,459元) | 4,943元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$259 (673元) | 431元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,299 (3,377元) | 5,740元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$799 (2,077元) | 3,007元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$201 (523元) | 285元 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$105 (274元) | 96元 | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,231 (5,800元) | 2,464元 | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$446 (1,160元) | 561元 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$34 (87元) | 38元 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (1,040元) | 481元 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (260元) | 250元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (1,560元) | 647元 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (1,040元) | 620元 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.99 (8元) | 7元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$146 (380元) | 149元 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (68元) | 37元 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (130元) | 45元 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (180元) | 347元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (97元) | 62元 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (56元) | 47元 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (78元) | 31元 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (19元) | 8元 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (26元) | 12元 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (45元) | 71元 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (250元) | 177元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (81元) | 100元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (260元) | 395元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (52元) | 68元 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (18元) | 33元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (28元) | 31元 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (3,900元) | 3,256元 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (2.60元) | 0.31元 | + 739% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (213元) | 335元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (16元) | 22元 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,155 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 24% more expensive than in China
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