Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (2,138 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (2,565 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 (1,366 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (937 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (1,369 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (1,551 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (3,076 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (3,667 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (1,794 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (1,533 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (5,375 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (1,366 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (683 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,000 (341,532 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (204,919 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (42,692 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (256,149 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (170,766 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (34,153 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (17,245 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (221,996 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (68,306 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (3,415 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 157% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 157% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (68,306 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 707% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (17,077 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (102,460 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (68,306 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 (609 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (22,942 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 178% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (4,438 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1060% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (8,538 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 424% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (11,821 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (6,381 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (3,694 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (5,123 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (1,248 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (1,708 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (2,955 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (16,412 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (5,299 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (17,077 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (3,415 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (1,195 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (1,837 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 267% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (256,149 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (171 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 619% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (13,989 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (1,025 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 319 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria
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