Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₨529) | ₨350 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$16 (₨428) | ₨290 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (₨325) | ₨142 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (₨176) | ₨52 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$7 (₨188) | ₨72 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$15 (₨414) | ₨36 | + 1055% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$12 (₨329) | ₨229 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$24 (₨637) | ₨138 | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (₨298) | ₨31 | + 869% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$12 (₨324) | ₨132 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$42 (₨1,140) | ₨763 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (₨174) | ₨85 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.21 (₨87) | ₨36 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,911 (₨51,630) | ₨33,514 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$946 (₨25,549) | ₨20,078 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$259 (₨6,989) | ₨4,877 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,299 (₨35,079) | ₨19,082 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$799 (₨21,580) | ₨12,146 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$201 (₨5,430) | ₨3,419 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$111 (₨3,002) | ₨678 | + 343% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,231 (₨60,250) | ₨29,148 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$446 (₨12,050) | ₨10,326 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$34 (₨906) | ₨399 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨250 | - | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (₨10,805) | ₨2,330 | + 364% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (₨2,701) | ₨2,598 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (₨16,207) | ₨3,668 | + 342% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (₨10,805) | ₨2,755 | + 292% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨921,658 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.99 (₨81) | ₨79 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (₨3,629) | ₨1,229 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 220% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 220% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (₨702) | ₨105 | + 570% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (₨1,351) | ₨209 | + 547% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (₨1,870) | ₨622 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (₨1,009) | ₨319 | + 216% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (₨584) | ₨163 | + 258% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (₨810) | ₨255 | + 217% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (₨197) | ₨141 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨270) | ₨67 | + 300% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (₨467) | ₨240 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (₨2,596) | ₨1,189 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (₨838) | ₨473 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,675 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (₨2,701) | ₨1,633 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (₨540) | ₨597 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (₨189) | ₨195 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (₨291) | ₨190 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (₨40,517) | ₨35,885 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (₨27) | ₨5.16 | + 424% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (₨2,213) | ₨1,585 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (₨162) | ₨271 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,039 prices entered by 2,224 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 94% more expensive than in India
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