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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost of Living Summary

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 53.3% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.

Restaurants: pay 10.1% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Groceries: pay 95.3% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Transportation: pay 3.5 times more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Housing: pay 51.3% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Childcare: pay 29.8% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 22.5% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clothing: pay 85.8% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The cost of transportation, groceries, clothing, and childcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Notably, transportation, groceries, and clothing are significantly more expensive in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:

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pay 10.1% less for restaurants

	Micronesia, Federated States of	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$21.62	$7.40 EC$20.00	-65.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.12	$11.10 EC$30.00	+21.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.32	$1.85 EC$5.00	+39.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.75	$1.76 EC$4.75	-36.1%
Average			-10.1%

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of restaurants

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pay 95.3% more for groceries

	Micronesia, Federated States of	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bread 1 loaf	$2.81	$1.85 EC$5.00	-34.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.52	$7.26 EC$19.61	+188.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$1.59	$12.14 EC$32.81	+662.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.48	$4.60 EC$12.44	+2.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.66	$1.98 EC$5.36	-25.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.37	$3.76 EC$10.17	+59.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.26	$0.86 EC$2.33	-31.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.48	$4.18 EC$11.30	+182.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.15	$1.68 EC$4.54	+45.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.54	$1.60 EC$4.31	+3.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.29	$1.23 EC$3.33	-4.8%
Average			+95.3%

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of groceries

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pay 3.5 times more for transportation

	Micronesia, Federated States of	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$11.84	$14.57 EC$39.38	+23.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$32.00	$59.20 EC$160.00	+85.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$3,497.00	$32,376.83 EC$87,500.00	+825.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$16.71	$24.98 EC$67.50	+49.5%
Average			+245.8%

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pay 51.3% less for housing

	Micronesia, Federated States of	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$230.17	$55.50 EC$150.00	-75.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$883.33	$296.02 EC$800.00	-66.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$726.88	$296.02 EC$800.00	-59.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$73.28	$70.74 EC$191.18	-3.5%
Average			-51.3%

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pay 29.8% more for childcare

	Micronesia, Federated States of	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$142.50	$185.01 EC$500.00	+29.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$1,442.50	??
Average			+29.8%

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pay 22.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Micronesia, Federated States of	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.25	$1.85 EC$5.00	-43.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.83	$2.71 EC$7.33	-4.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$15.75	$4.44 EC$12.00	-71.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.50	$37.00 EC$100.00	+21.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.50	$5.55 EC$15.00	-14.6%
Average			-22.5%

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pay 85.8% more for clothing

	Micronesia, Federated States of	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$42.50	$101.76 EC$275.00	+139.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$42.00	$83.25 EC$225.00	+98.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.00	$111.01 EC$300.00	+48.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$64.50	$101.76 EC$275.00	+57.8%
Average			+85.8%

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