- Cost of Living
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$23 (60元) | 53元 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$13 (34元) | 33元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$5.40 (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$4.00 (10元) | 16元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (21元) | 16元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (26元) | 8元 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (35元) | 63元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$10 (26元) | 13元 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (23元) | 7元 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$11 (28元) | 5.65元 | + 388% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$50 (129元) | 114元 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$14 (35元) | 8元 | + 342% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (8元) | 12元 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,378 (3,551元) | 9,730元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$787 (2,030元) | 4,503元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 (524元) | 430元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$936 (2,414元) | 5,742元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$518 (1,335元) | 3,505元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$202 (520元) | 309元 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$113 (290元) | 88元 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (6,444元) | 2,265元 | + 185% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$275 (709元) | 678元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (77元) | 40元 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$6 (16元) | 39元 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$215 (554元) | 554元 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$150 (387元) | 280元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$325 (838元) | 619元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (1,289元) | 672元 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 145,666元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.53 (1.36元) | 7元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$157 (404元) | 154元 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$75 (193元) | 32元 | + 504% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$60 (155元) | 425元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$20 (52元) | 30元 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$25 (64元) | 37元 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$11 (27元) | 38元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$3.88 (10元) | 10元 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (26元) | 14元 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (58元) | 59元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$150 (387元) | 159元 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (90元) | 86元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (129元) | 723元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$250 (644元) | 375元 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (52元) | 60元 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,309元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$50 (129元) | 300元 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (15元) | 20元 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,215 prices entered by 554 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.578
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 15% more expensive than in China
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