Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Mexico
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 287 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 157 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 73 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 27 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 47 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 28 | + 113% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 92 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 49 | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 35 | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 29 | + 102% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 259 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 34 | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,000 (Mex$ 12,891) | Mex$ 21,134 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Mex$ 7,734) | Mex$ 10,591 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (Mex$ 1,611) | Mex$ 1,077 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (Mex$ 9,668) | Mex$ 12,979 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (Mex$ 6,445) | Mex$ 7,076 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (Mex$ 1,289) | Mex$ 803 | + 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 418 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (Mex$ 8,379) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (Mex$ 2,578) | Mex$ 2,628 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 117 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 120 | - | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (Mex$ 2,578) | Mex$ 975 | + 164% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 697 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (Mex$ 3,867) | Mex$ 1,719 | + 125% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (Mex$ 2,578) | Mex$ 1,270 | + 103% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 388,303 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 644 | + 35% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 89 | + 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 217 | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 640 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 97 | + 147% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 57 | + 143% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 71 | + 173% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 34 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 33 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 230 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 360 | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 155 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 822 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 767 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 171 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 80 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 46 | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (Mex$ 9,668) | Mex$ 11,693 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.29 | + 181% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 889 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 82 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
6.445
MXN
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 13% more expensive than in Mexico
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