Cost of living comparison
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Argentina Cost of Living Summary
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 32.4% more expensive than Argentina overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 15.4% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Groceries
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pay 2.5 times more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Transportation
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pay 2.2 times more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Housing
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pay 29.8% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Childcare
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pay 55.3% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 1.2% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Clothing
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pay 25.6% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The cost of groceries, transportation, housing, and restaurants in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in Argentina. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Notably, groceries and transportation are significantly more expensive in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Argentina Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of Argentina, you would:
pay 15.4% more for restaurants
|
Argentina
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.34
ARS16,100.13
|
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.04
ARS12,842.77
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.76
ARS2,493.32
|
$2.22
EC$6.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.42
ARS2,023.42
|
$2.10
EC$5.67
|
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pay 2.5 times more for groceries
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Argentina
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.96
ARS2,776.87
|
$2.04
EC$5.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.26
ARS7,464.64
|
$5.79
EC$15.65
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.01
ARS7,107.79
|
$12.14
EC$32.81
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.36
ARS3,349.92
|
$4.60
EC$12.44
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.01
ARS4,277.61
|
$2.19
EC$5.91
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.03
ARS1,462.50
|
$3.99
EC$10.78
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.91
ARS1,287.58
|
$1.31
EC$3.54
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.64
ARS902.21
|
$4.02
EC$10.87
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
ARS1,727.10
|
$2.39
EC$6.45
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.53
ARS752.66
|
$1.78
EC$4.81
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.52
ARS733.78
|
$1.47
EC$3.98
|
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pay 2.2 times more for transportation
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Argentina
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.12
ARS5,851.07
|
$11.87
EC$32.09
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$23.10
ARS32,803.65
|
$49.95
EC$135.00
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,600.00
ARS39M
|
$37,927.14
EC$102K
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$11.28
ARS16,023.72
|
$25.90
EC$70.00
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pay 29.8% more for housing
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Argentina
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.35
ARS34,582.59
|
$55.50
EC$150.00
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$389.68
ARS553K
|
$333.02
EC$900.00
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$297.74
ARS423K
|
$323.77
EC$875.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$58.36
ARS82,872.15
|
$56.59
EC$152.94
|
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pay 55.3% less for childcare
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Argentina
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$268.88
ARS382K
|
$120.26
EC$325.00
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,376.06
ARS5M
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pay 1.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Argentina
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.55
ARS3,625.64
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.16
ARS4,488.38
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.29
ARS4,670.26
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.30
ARS45,868.19
|
$32.38
EC$87.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.74
ARS9,565.07
|
$4.63
EC$12.50
|
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pay 25.6% less for clothing
|
Argentina
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$89.61
ARS127K
|
$64.75
EC$175.00
|
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|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$79.61
ARS113K
|
$61.98
EC$167.50
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$115.13
ARS163K
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.12
ARS158K
|
$92.51
EC$250.00
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