Cost of living comparison
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 65.9% more expensive than Saudi Arabia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 3.1 times more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Groceries
-
pay 2.3 times more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Transportation
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pay 2.6 times more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Housing
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pay 14.8% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Childcare
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pay 39.0% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 36.5% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Clothing
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pay 57.5% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The cost of restaurants, transportation, groceries, and clothing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in Saudi Arabia. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Notably, restaurants, transportation, and groceries are significantly more expensive in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of Saudi Arabia, you would:
pay 3.1 times more for restaurants
Saudi Arabia
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.73
SAR25.24
|
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.54
SAR28.28
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.74
SAR2.76
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.25
SAR0.92
|
$1.76
EC$4.75
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for groceries
Saudi Arabia
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.94
SAR3.54
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.87
SAR14.52
|
$7.26
EC$19.61
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.76
SAR25.38
|
$12.14
EC$32.81
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.58
SAR9.67
|
$4.60
EC$12.44
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.22
SAR12.09
|
$1.98
EC$5.36
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$0.94
SAR3.53
|
$3.76
EC$10.17
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.76
SAR2.86
|
$0.86
EC$2.33
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.75
SAR2.80
|
$4.18
EC$11.30
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.74
SAR2.76
|
$1.68
EC$4.54
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.67
SAR2.53
|
$1.60
EC$4.31
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$0.63
SAR2.38
|
$1.23
EC$3.33
|
|
pay 2.6 times more for transportation
Saudi Arabia
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.30
SAR8.63
|
$14.57
EC$39.38
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$44.62
SAR167.39
|
$59.20
EC$160.00
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,543.44
SAR95,819.36
|
$32,376.83
EC$87,500.00
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.12
SAR67.98
|
$24.98
EC$67.50
|
|
pay 14.8% less for housing
Saudi Arabia
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$74.43
SAR279.20
|
$55.50
EC$150.00
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$384.32
SAR1,441.68
|
$296.02
EC$800.00
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$279.56
SAR1,048.71
|
$296.02
EC$800.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$85.15
SAR319.42
|
$70.74
EC$191.18
|
|
pay 39.0% less for childcare
Saudi Arabia
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$303.07
SAR1,136.89
|
$185.01
EC$500.00
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,063.63
SAR22,746.08
|
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pay 36.5% less for entertainment and sports
Saudi Arabia
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.70
SAR6.39
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.57
SAR13.37
|
$2.71
EC$7.33
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.18
SAR26.94
|
$4.44
EC$12.00
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$98.57
SAR369.77
|
$37.00
EC$100.00
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$16.63
SAR62.37
|
$5.55
EC$15.00
|
|
pay 57.5% more for clothing
Saudi Arabia
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.91
SAR160.96
|
$101.76
EC$275.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$58.28
SAR218.61
|
$83.25
EC$225.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.66
SAR343.83
|
$111.01
EC$300.00
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$78.88
SAR295.89
|
$101.76
EC$275.00
|
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