Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (31元) | 41元 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (37元) | 37元 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (23元) | 17元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (14元) | 14元 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (20元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (22元) | 9元 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (44元) | 48元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (53元) | 13元 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (26元) | 6元 | + 328% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (22元) | 7元 | + 230% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (78元) | 97元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (20元) | 9元 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (10元) | 13元 | - 25% | |
| 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 (4,937元) | 13,898元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (2,962元) | 8,379元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (617元) | 462元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (3,702元) | 6,525元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (2,468元) | 4,376元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (494元) | 516元 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (249元) | 140元 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (3,209元) | 1,829元 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (987元) | 546元 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (49元) | 50元 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (987元) | 511元 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (247元) | 288元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (1,481元) | 654元 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (987元) | 844元 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 28% 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 | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (9元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (332元) | 206元 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 55% 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 (64元) | 28元 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (123元) | 27元 | + 358% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (171元) | 386元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (92元) | 30元 | + 206% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (53元) | 19元 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (74元) | 44元 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (18元) | 21元 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (25元) | 16元 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (43元) | 82元 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (237元) | 260元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (77元) | 122元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (247元) | 319元 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (49元) | 90元 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (17元) | 31元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (27元) | 19元 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (3,702元) | 2,968元 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (2.47元) | 0.24元 | + 911% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (202元) | 410元 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (15元) | 38元 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 4% more expensive than in China
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