Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 (₨705) | ₨409 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (₨846) | ₨664 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (₨533) | ₨270 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 (₨309) | ₨115 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$8 (₨452) | ₨152 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (₨512) | ₨86 | + 494% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 (₨1,015) | ₨705 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 (₨1,210) | ₨149 | + 711% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 (₨592) | ₨54 | + 993% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 (₨506) | ₨259 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 (₨1,773) | ₨1,613 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (₨451) | ₨129 | + 248% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (₨225) | ₨82 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,000 (₨112,671) | ₨59,133 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (₨67,603) | ₨34,803 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (₨14,084) | ₨10,816 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 (₨84,504) | ₨44,394 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (₨56,336) | ₨29,973 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (₨11,267) | ₨9,791 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (₨5,689) | ₨2,396 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (₨73,236) | ₨45,377 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 (₨22,534) | ₨17,434 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (₨1,127) | ₨644 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨580 | - | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 (₨22,534) | ₨2,793 | + 707% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (₨5,634) | ₨4,939 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 (₨33,801) | ₨8,915 | + 279% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 (₨22,534) | ₨5,901 | + 282% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,677,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.64 (₨149) | ₨106 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (₨7,568) | ₨1,966 | + 285% | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 (₨1,464) | ₨250 | + 485% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 (₨2,817) | ₨778 | + 262% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 (₨3,900) | ₨1,865 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 (₨2,105) | ₨577 | + 265% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (₨1,219) | ₨370 | + 229% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 (₨1,690) | ₨526 | + 221% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (₨412) | ₨185 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨563) | ₨156 | + 261% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 (₨975) | ₨515 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (₨5,414) | ₨2,013 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (₨1,748) | ₨1,512 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (₨5,634) | ₨3,842 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 (₨1,127) | ₨1,548 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (₨394) | ₨492 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 (₨606) | ₨444 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 (₨84,504) | ₨75,858 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (₨56) | ₨41 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 (₨4,615) | ₨3,814 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (₨338) | ₨282 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,501 prices entered by 413 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan
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