Cost of living comparison
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 6.3% cheaper than United Kingdom overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 11.3% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Groceries
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pay 81.1% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Transportation
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pay 26.2% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Housing
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pay 43.9% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Childcare
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pay 87.6% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 50.2% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Clothing
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pay 41.3% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The cost of groceries, clothing, and transportation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in United Kingdom. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of United Kingdom, you would:
pay 11.3% less for restaurants
|
United Kingdom
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.70
£14.48
|
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.25
£7.17
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.23
£1.73
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.57
£1.21
|
$1.76
EC$4.75
|
|
pay 81.1% more for groceries
|
United Kingdom
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.53
£1.18
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.35
£3.37
|
$7.26
EC$19.61
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.92
£4.59
|
$12.14
EC$32.81
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.77
£2.92
|
$4.60
EC$12.44
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.70
£2.87
|
$1.98
EC$5.36
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.23
£0.95
|
$3.76
EC$10.17
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
£0.52
|
$0.86
EC$2.33
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.26
£0.97
|
$4.18
EC$11.30
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
£1.10
|
$1.68
EC$4.54
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
£0.50
|
$1.60
EC$4.31
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.65
£0.50
|
$1.23
EC$3.33
|
|
pay 26.2% more for transportation
|
United Kingdom
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.07
£5.48
|
$14.57
EC$39.38
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$98.23
£76.08
|
$59.20
EC$160.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,832.80
£26,978.10
|
$32,376.83
EC$87,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.15
£13.28
|
$24.98
EC$67.50
|
|
pay 43.9% less for housing
|
United Kingdom
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$39.40
£30.52
|
$55.50
EC$150.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,243.58
£963.16
|
$296.02
EC$800.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,020.84
£790.64
|
$296.02
EC$800.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$229.21
£177.52
|
$70.74
EC$191.18
|
|
pay 87.6% less for childcare
|
United Kingdom
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,497.56
£1,159.87
|
$185.01
EC$500.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,629.32
£14,428.47
|
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pay 50.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
United Kingdom
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.63
£4.36
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.12
£3.19
|
$2.71
EC$7.33
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.47
£13.53
|
$4.44
EC$12.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.31
£35.10
|
$37.00
EC$100.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.89
£9.99
|
$5.55
EC$15.00
|
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pay 41.3% more for clothing
|
United Kingdom
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$78.43
£60.74
|
$101.76
EC$275.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.13
£31.08
|
$83.25
EC$225.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.36
£69.98
|
$111.01
EC$300.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.72
£74.91
|
$101.76
EC$275.00
|
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