- Cost of Living
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$23 (₨621) | ₨422 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$13 (₨346) | ₨265 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$5.40 (₨144) | ₨142 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$4.00 (₨106) | ₨51 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (₨222) | ₨71 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (₨267) | ₨39 | + 588% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (₨359) | ₨201 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$10 (₨269) | ₨138 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (₨235) | ₨25 | + 855% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$11 (₨285) | ₨122 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$50 (₨1,331) | ₨826 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$14 (₨359) | ₨81 | + 342% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (₨80) | ₨33 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,378 (₨36,663) | ₨30,992 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$787 (₨20,956) | ₨20,945 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 (₨5,410) | ₨4,566 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$936 (₨24,919) | ₨24,492 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$518 (₨13,778) | ₨15,581 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$202 (₨5,371) | ₨3,799 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$113 (₨2,998) | ₨822 | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (₨66,530) | ₨33,814 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$275 (₨7,318) | ₨10,670 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (₨798) | ₨380 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$6 (₨166) | ₨556 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$215 (₨5,722) | ₨2,407 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$150 (₨3,992) | ₨2,662 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$325 (₨8,649) | ₨3,747 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (₨13,306) | ₨2,916 | + 356% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨877,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.53 (₨14) | ₨78 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$157 (₨4,169) | ₨1,353 | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨136 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$75 (₨1,996) | ₨282 | + 607% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$60 (₨1,597) | ₨1,553 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$20 (₨532) | ₨259 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$25 (₨665) | ₨178 | + 273% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$11 (₨279) | ₨225 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$3.88 (₨103) | ₨135 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨266) | ₨72 | + 271% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (₨599) | ₨277 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$150 (₨3,992) | ₨1,190 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (₨931) | ₨472 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (₨1,331) | ₨1,972 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$250 (₨6,653) | ₨1,759 | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (₨532) | ₨615 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨196 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨209 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$50 (₨1,331) | ₨1,886 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (₨160) | ₨252 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,758 prices entered by 4,560 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 67% more expensive than in India
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