Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 114% | |||
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Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (₨402) | ₨387 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (₨483) | ₨355 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (₨257) | ₨175 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (₨176) | ₨61 | + 191% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₨385) | ₨99 | + 289% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (₨292) | ₨44 | + 557% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (₨579) | ₨272 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (₨690) | ₨198 | + 248% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (₨338) | ₨41 | + 731% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (₨288) | ₨175 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (₨1,011) | ₨999 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (₨257) | ₨93 | + 175% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (₨128) | ₨43 | + 196% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,000 (₨64,247) | ₨46,408 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (₨38,548) | ₨29,263 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (₨8,031) | ₨5,484 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (₨48,185) | ₨29,483 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (₨32,124) | ₨18,481 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (₨6,425) | ₨5,765 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (₨3,244) | ₨767 | + 323% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (₨41,761) | ₨27,487 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (₨12,849) | ₨11,343 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (₨642) | ₨471 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,175 | - | |
Clothes | + 181% | |||
Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 181% more expensive than in India | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (₨12,849) | ₨2,622 | + 390% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (₨3,212) | ₨2,693 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (₨19,274) | ₨4,304 | + 348% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (₨12,849) | ₨3,042 | + 322% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,921,240 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (₨115) | ₨103 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (₨4,316) | ₨1,548 | + 179% | |
Personal Care | + 201% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 201% more expensive than in India | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (₨835) | ₨105 | + 692% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (₨1,606) | ₨277 | + 479% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (₨2,224) | ₨1,102 | + 102% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (₨1,200) | ₨389 | + 209% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (₨695) | ₨249 | + 179% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (₨964) | ₨276 | + 249% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (₨235) | ₨178 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨321) | ₨93 | + 246% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (₨556) | ₨321 | + 73% | |
Entertainment | + 94% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (₨3,087) | ₨1,418 | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (₨997) | ₨665 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,841 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (₨3,212) | ₨2,234 | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (₨642) | ₨672 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (₨225) | ₨217 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (₨346) | ₨200 | + 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (₨48,185) | ₨39,362 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (₨32) | ₨4.75 | + 576% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (₨2,631) | ₨1,831 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (₨193) | ₨283 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | + 88% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
32.124
INR
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XCD
Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 88% more expensive than in India
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