Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$17 (₨459) | ₨394 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (₨488) | ₨277 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (₨314) | ₨143 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (₨176) | ₨52 | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (₨261) | ₨73 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$4.66 (₨123) | ₨37 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$12 (₨319) | ₨209 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₨324) | ₨140 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₨172) | ₨28 | + 518% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (₨196) | ₨127 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (₨1,055) | ₨853 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$5.45 (₨144) | ₨83 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.70 (₨71) | ₨35 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,464 (₨38,701) | ₨31,379 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$874 (₨23,117) | ₨20,124 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$219 (₨5,789) | ₨4,104 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$920 (₨24,320) | ₨24,066 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$630 (₨16,666) | ₨14,061 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$180 (₨4,771) | ₨3,193 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (₨2,681) | ₨744 | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,000 (₨52,885) | ₨30,596 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (₨10,577) | ₨10,684 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$7 (₨176) | ₨376 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨291 | - | |
| 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 (₨5,685) | ₨2,388 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$150 (₨3,966) | ₨2,586 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$325 (₨8,594) | ₨3,770 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (₨13,221) | ₨2,768 | + 378% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨925,218 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.71 (₨72) | ₨76 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (₨2,644) | ₨1,208 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$14 (₨370) | ₨111 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$75 (₨1,983) | ₨211 | + 839% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$60 (₨1,587) | ₨1,015 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$18 (₨476) | ₨250 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (₨496) | ₨174 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$11 (₨278) | ₨231 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (₨132) | ₨148 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨264) | ₨67 | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨397) | ₨254 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$50 (₨1,322) | ₨1,215 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$27 (₨716) | ₨476 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (₨1,322) | ₨1,807 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$250 (₨6,611) | ₨1,940 | + 241% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (₨529) | ₨686 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨220 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$7 (₨185) | ₨236 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨34,455 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.96 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (₨1,983) | ₨1,992 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (₨159) | ₨244 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19,417 prices entered by 2,342 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 52% more expensive than in India
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