- Cost of Living
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$23 (58元) | 51元 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$13 (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| 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) | 15元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (21元) | 16元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (25元) | 8元 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (34元) | 58元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$10 (25元) | 13元 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (22元) | 7元 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$11 (27元) | 5.63元 | + 375% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$50 (125元) | 114元 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$14 (34元) | 8元 | + 348% | |
| 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 (3,447元) | 9,408元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$787 (1,970元) | 4,307元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 (509元) | 439元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$936 (2,343元) | 5,706元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$518 (1,295元) | 3,520元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$202 (505元) | 311元 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$113 (282元) | 86元 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (6,254元) | 2,153元 | + 191% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$275 (688元) | 681元 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (75元) | 37元 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$6 (16元) | 38元 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$215 (538元) | 553元 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$150 (375元) | 260元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$325 (813元) | 624元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (1,251元) | 694元 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.53 (1.32元) | 7元 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$157 (392元) | 156元 | + 151% | |
| 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 (188元) | 30元 | + 516% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$60 (150元) | 493元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$20 (50元) | 29元 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$25 (63元) | 36元 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$11 (26元) | 36元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$3.88 (10元) | 9元 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (25元) | 14元 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (56元) | 59元 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$150 (375元) | 148元 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (88元) | 86元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (125元) | 752元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$250 (625元) | 367元 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (50元) | 59元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,239元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.99元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$50 (125元) | 309元 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (15元) | 20元 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,338 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 14% more expensive than in China
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