Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (33元) | 46元 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (39元) | 40元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (21元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (14元) | 18元 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (21元) | 19元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (24元) | 11元 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (47元) | 63元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (56元) | 15元 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (28元) | 6元 | + 334% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (24元) | 7元 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (83元) | 118元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (21元) | 8元 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (10元) | 16元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,000 (5,243元) | 15,059元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (3,146元) | 9,006元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (655元) | 421元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (3,932元) | 7,547元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (2,622元) | 4,347元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (524元) | 262元 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (265元) | 115元 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (3,408元) | 1,143元 | + 198% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (1,049元) | 589元 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (52元) | 39元 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (1,049元) | 529元 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (262元) | 248元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (1,573元) | 626元 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (1,049元) | 828元 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (9元) | 9元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (352元) | 204元 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (68元) | 39元 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (131元) | 27元 | + 388% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (181元) | 391元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (98元) | 53元 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (57元) | 33元 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (79元) | 34元 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (19元) | 13元 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (26元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (45元) | 74元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (252元) | 265元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (81元) | 110元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (262元) | 348元 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (52元) | 79元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (18元) | 29元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (28元) | 18元 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (3,932元) | 3,321元 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (2.62元) | 0.20元 | + 1211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (215元) | 410元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (16元) | 24元 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,337 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 11% more expensive than in China
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