Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (₨381) | ₨361 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (₨457) | ₨333 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (₨243) | ₨178 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (₨167) | ₨55 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (₨244) | ₨90 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (₨276) | ₨44 | + 525% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (₨548) | ₨236 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (₨653) | ₨162 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (₨320) | ₨31 | + 922% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (₨273) | ₨157 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (₨958) | ₨767 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (₨243) | ₨88 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (₨122) | ₨39 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 65% 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 (₨60,856) | ₨46,438 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (₨36,514) | ₨26,734 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (₨7,607) | ₨5,322 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (₨45,642) | ₨24,906 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (₨30,428) | ₨14,288 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (₨6,086) | ₨5,022 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (₨3,073) | ₨662 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (₨39,557) | ₨30,524 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (₨12,171) | ₨12,233 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (₨609) | ₨520 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨559 | - | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (₨12,171) | ₨2,582 | + 371% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (₨3,043) | ₨2,556 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (₨18,257) | ₨4,248 | + 330% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (₨12,171) | ₨3,070 | + 297% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 62% 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 | - | ₨1,056,360 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (₨109) | ₨108 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (₨4,088) | ₨1,181 | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 192% 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 (₨791) | ₨126 | + 526% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (₨1,521) | ₨247 | + 516% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (₨2,106) | ₨1,336 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (₨1,137) | ₨392 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (₨658) | ₨212 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (₨913) | ₨269 | + 240% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (₨222) | ₨177 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨304) | ₨92 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (₨527) | ₨304 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (₨2,924) | ₨1,526 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (₨944) | ₨647 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (₨3,043) | ₨1,809 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (₨609) | ₨641 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (₨213) | ₨204 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (₨327) | ₨179 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (₨45,642) | ₨47,498 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (₨30) | ₨1.06 | + 2764% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (₨2,493) | ₨1,773 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (₨183) | ₨238 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,650 prices entered by 1,107 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 89% more expensive than in India
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