Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to United States
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$13 ($4.63) | $20 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 ($5.56) | $12 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$8 ($2.96) | $5.39 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.49 ($2.03) | $1.05 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 ($4.44) | $4.48 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 ($3.36) | $4.44 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$18 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$21 ($8) | $3.87 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$11 ($3.89) | $2.05 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$9 ($3.32) | $3.78 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 ($12) | $17 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 ($2.96) | $2.85 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 ($1.48) | $2.63 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,000 ($740) | $2,821 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 ($444) | $2,118 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 ($93) | $220 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,500 ($555) | $2,046 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 ($370) | $1,514 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 ($74) | $156 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$101 ($37) | $61 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 ($481) | $266 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$400 ($148) | $150 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 31% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$400 ($148) | $56 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 ($37) | $54 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$600 ($222) | $102 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$400 ($148) | $138 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $29,911 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.57 ($1.32) | $0.94 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 ($50) | $79 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$26 ($10) | $9 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$50 ($19) | $23 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$69 ($26) | $169 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$37 ($14) | $9 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 ($8) | $5.09 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$30 ($11) | $7 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 ($2.70) | $4.86 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 ($3.70) | $2.38 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$17 ($6) | $29 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 ($36) | $60 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 ($11) | $29 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $208 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 ($37) | $99 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$20 ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 ($2.59) | $5.79 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$11 ($3.98) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,500 ($555) | $464 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 ($0.37) | $0.46 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$82 ($30) | $64 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,440 prices entered by 2,149 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 41% cheaper than in United States
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