Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (47元) | 53元 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$16 (38元) | 36元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (29元) | 15元 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (16元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$7 (17元) | 14元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$15 (37元) | 9元 | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$12 (29元) | 55元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$24 (57元) | 12元 | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (26元) | 7元 | + 301% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$12 (29元) | 6元 | + 370% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$42 (101元) | 112元 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (15元) | 9元 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.21 (8元) | 10元 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,911 (4,580元) | 7,403元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$946 (2,266元) | 4,539元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$259 (620元) | 403元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,299 (3,112元) | 6,935元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$799 (1,914元) | 4,047元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$201 (482元) | 256元 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$111 (266元) | 84元 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,231 (5,345元) | 2,213元 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$446 (1,069元) | 605元 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$34 (80元) | 47元 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 45元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (958元) | 390元 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (240元) | 217元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (1,438元) | 581元 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (958元) | 553元 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 158,167元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.99 (7元) | 6元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (322元) | 176元 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (62元) | 29元 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (120元) | 36元 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (166元) | 393元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (90元) | 31元 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (52元) | 38元 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (72元) | 35元 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (18元) | 9元 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (24元) | 11元 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (41元) | 83元 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (230元) | 205元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (74元) | 96元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,062元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (240元) | 413元 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (48元) | 70元 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (26元) | 31元 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (3,594元) | 3,170元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (2.40元) | 0.64元 | + 276% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (196元) | 417元 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (14元) | 22元 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,974 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 19% more expensive than in China
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