Cost of living comparison
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 10.2% cheaper than Aruba overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 11.2% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Groceries
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pay 1.3% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Transportation
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pay 38.9% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Housing
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pay 51.1% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Childcare
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pay 17.8% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 53.1% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Clothing
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pay 23.9% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The cost of transportation and clothing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in Aruba. Expenses including entertainment and sports, housing, childcare, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of Aruba, you would:
pay 11.2% less for restaurants
Aruba
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.00
AWG28.80
|
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.14
AWG18.24
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.80
AWG3.24
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.82
AWG3.28
|
$1.76
EC$4.75
|
|
pay 1.3% less for groceries
Aruba
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.44
AWG6.20
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$11.00
AWG19.80
|
$7.26
EC$19.61
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.65
AWG13.77
|
$12.14
EC$32.81
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.24
AWG9.44
|
$4.60
EC$12.44
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.10
AWG7.38
|
$1.98
EC$5.36
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$2.25
AWG4.06
|
$3.76
EC$10.17
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.11
AWG1.99
|
$0.86
EC$2.33
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.49
AWG4.49
|
$4.18
EC$11.30
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.18
AWG5.72
|
$1.68
EC$4.54
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.44
AWG2.59
|
$1.60
EC$4.31
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$1.30
AWG2.35
|
$1.23
EC$3.33
|
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pay 38.9% more for transportation
Aruba
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.48
AWG9.86
|
$14.57
EC$39.38
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$40.00
AWG72.00
|
$59.20
EC$160.00
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,000.00
AWG63,000.00
|
$32,376.83
EC$87,500.00
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$51.10
AWG91.97
|
$24.98
EC$67.50
|
|
pay 51.1% less for housing
Aruba
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$79.65
AWG143.37
|
$55.50
EC$150.00
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$705.36
AWG1,269.65
|
$296.02
EC$800.00
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.25
AWG1,179.45
|
$296.02
EC$800.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$182.10
AWG327.77
|
$70.74
EC$191.18
|
|
pay 17.8% less for childcare
Aruba
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$225.00
AWG405.00
|
$185.01
EC$500.00
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,404.07
AWG13,327.32
|
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pay 53.1% less for entertainment and sports
Aruba
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.62
AWG6.53
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.24
AWG7.64
|
$2.71
EC$7.33
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.75
AWG24.75
|
$4.44
EC$12.00
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$95.72
AWG172.30
|
$37.00
EC$100.00
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.50
AWG20.70
|
$5.55
EC$15.00
|
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pay 23.9% more for clothing
Aruba
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$65.00
AWG117.00
|
$101.76
EC$275.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$57.37
AWG103.27
|
$83.25
EC$225.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$116.59
AWG209.86
|
$111.01
EC$300.00
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$102.90
AWG185.22
|
$101.76
EC$275.00
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