Cost of living comparison

 Central African Republic
compared to
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Central African Republic Cost of Living Summary

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.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Central African Republic Cost Breakdown

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ?? ??

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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

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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

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The statistics used to build this comparison are calculated using data from users just like you. We average the price of thousands of data points entered by users across the world. Learn more about our data sources. Page last updated: June 2025
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