Cost of living comparison
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 0.3% cheaper than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.2% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Groceries
-
pay 38.5% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Transportation
-
pay 57.1% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Housing
-
pay 86.4% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 5.3% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The cost of transportation and groceries in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in Central African Republic. Expenses including housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 5.2% less for restaurants
Central African Republic
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.17
FCFA4,701
|
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.25
FCFA7,051
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
FCFA1,175
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.63
FCFA940
|
$1.76
EC$4.75
|
|
pay 38.5% more for groceries
Central African Republic
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.86
FCFA1,645
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.06
FCFA1,763
|
$7.26
EC$19.61
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$17.01
FCFA9,786
|
$12.14
EC$32.81
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.59
FCFA2,068
|
$4.60
EC$12.44
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.08
FCFA2,345
|
$1.98
EC$5.36
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA426
|
$3.76
EC$10.17
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA426
|
$0.86
EC$2.33
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.96
FCFA1,706
|
$4.18
EC$11.30
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.22
FCFA1,279
|
$1.68
EC$4.54
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.85
FCFA1,066
|
$1.60
EC$4.31
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$2.59
FCFA1,492
|
$1.23
EC$3.33
|
|
pay 57.1% more for transportation
Central African Republic
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$9.28
FCFA5,338
|
$14.57
EC$39.38
|
|
Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$59.20
EC$160.00
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$32,376.83
EC$87,500.00
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$24.98
EC$67.50
|
|
pay 86.4% less for housing
Central African Republic
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$55.50
EC$150.00
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,984.60
FCFA1,141,891
|
$296.02
EC$800.00
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,402.03
FCFA1,382,071
|
$296.02
EC$800.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$70.74
EC$191.18
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
Central African Republic
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$185.01
EC$500.00
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? | ?? |
pay 5.3% less for entertainment and sports
Central African Republic
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.86
FCFA1,645
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.45
FCFA1,410
|
$2.71
EC$7.33
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.08
FCFA2,350
|
$4.44
EC$12.00
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$37.00
EC$100.00
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$5.55
EC$15.00
|
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
Central African Republic
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$101.76
EC$275.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$83.25
EC$225.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$111.01
EC$300.00
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$101.76
EC$275.00
|
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