Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (₨346) | ₨345 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (₨415) | ₨289 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (₨262) | ₨145 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (₨152) | ₨54 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (₨222) | ₨80 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (₨251) | ₨36 | + 598% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (₨498) | ₨233 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (₨594) | ₨156 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (₨291) | ₨30 | + 879% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (₨248) | ₨146 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (₨870) | ₨694 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (₨221) | ₨90 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (₨111) | ₨35 | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 86% 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 (₨55,300) | ₨29,947 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (₨33,180) | ₨20,075 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (₨6,912) | ₨4,456 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (₨41,475) | ₨19,757 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (₨27,650) | ₨12,927 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (₨5,530) | ₨5,186 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (₨2,792) | ₨662 | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (₨35,945) | ₨28,426 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (₨11,060) | ₨12,125 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (₨553) | ₨369 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨382 | - | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (₨11,060) | ₨2,322 | + 376% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (₨2,765) | ₨2,519 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (₨16,590) | ₨3,773 | + 340% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (₨11,060) | ₨2,814 | + 293% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 54% 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 | - | ₨1,021,150 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (₨99) | ₨96 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (₨3,715) | ₨1,210 | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 198% 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 (₨719) | ₨107 | + 572% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (₨1,382) | ₨218 | + 535% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (₨1,914) | ₨605 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (₨1,033) | ₨376 | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (₨598) | ₨192 | + 212% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (₨829) | ₨268 | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (₨202) | ₨164 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨276) | ₨80 | + 245% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (₨478) | ₨223 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (₨2,657) | ₨1,190 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (₨858) | ₨482 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,354 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (₨2,765) | ₨1,700 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (₨553) | ₨684 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (₨194) | ₨204 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (₨297) | ₨173 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (₨41,475) | ₨44,632 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (₨28) | ₨2.32 | + 1090% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (₨2,265) | ₨1,402 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (₨166) | ₨276 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,314 prices entered by 1,144 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 92% more expensive than in India
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