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 | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (33元) | 42元 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (40元) | 39元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (21元) | 14元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (15元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (32元) | 16元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (24元) | 10元 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (48元) | 50元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (57元) | 16元 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (28元) | 6元 | + 333% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (24元) | 6元 | + 275% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (84元) | 89元 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (21元) | 8元 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (11元) | 13元 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 22% 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 (5,343元) | 12,713元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (3,206元) | 5,917元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (668元) | 450元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (4,007元) | 6,564元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (2,672元) | 3,518元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (534元) | 296元 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (270元) | 100元 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (3,473元) | 1,460元 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (1,069元) | 553元 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (53元) | 43元 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (1,069元) | 418元 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (267元) | 302元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (1,603元) | 553元 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (1,069元) | 705元 | + 52% | |
| 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 | - | 148,726元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (10元) | 8元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (359元) | 228元 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 52% 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 (69元) | 42元 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (134元) | 59元 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (185元) | 114元 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (100元) | 67元 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (58元) | 57元 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (80元) | 25元 | + 221% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (20元) | 6元 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (27元) | 13元 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (46元) | 85元 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (257元) | 178元 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (83元) | 105元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (267元) | 320元 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (53元) | 81元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (19元) | 28元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (29元) | 19元 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (4,007元) | 3,924元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (2.67元) | 0.34元 | + 697% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (219元) | 412元 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (16元) | 25元 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 745 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 24% more expensive than in China
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