Cost of living comparison
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Belize Cost of Living Summary
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 41.9% more expensive than Belize overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 36.7% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Groceries
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pay 65.6% 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 42.8% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Childcare
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pay 86.4% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 16.6% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Clothing
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pay 45.8% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The cost of transportation, childcare, groceries, clothing, and restaurants in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in Belize. Expenses including housing and entertainment and sports are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Notably, transportation and childcare are significantly more expensive in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Belize Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of Belize, you would:
pay 36.7% more for restaurants
|
Belize
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.36
BZD18.82
|
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.75
BZD19.61
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.29
BZD2.59
|
$2.22
EC$6.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.15
BZD2.32
|
$2.10
EC$5.67
|
|
pay 65.6% more for groceries
|
Belize
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.00
BZD4.02
|
$2.04
EC$5.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.77
BZD15.63
|
$5.79
EC$15.65
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.68
BZD27.51
|
$12.14
EC$32.81
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.35
BZD4.73
|
$4.60
EC$12.44
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.30
BZD6.64
|
$2.19
EC$5.91
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.62
BZD5.28
|
$3.99
EC$10.78
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
BZD1.14
|
$1.31
EC$3.54
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.73
BZD1.47
|
$4.02
EC$10.87
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.00
BZD4.01
|
$2.39
EC$6.45
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.41
BZD2.84
|
$1.78
EC$4.81
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.26
BZD2.53
|
$1.47
EC$3.98
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for transportation
|
Belize
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.61
BZD13.29
|
$11.87
EC$32.09
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$20.00
BZD40.22
|
$49.95
EC$135.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$10,514.56
BZD21,146.48
|
$37,927.14
EC$102,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$31.59
BZD63.53
|
$25.90
EC$70.00
|
|
pay 42.8% less for housing
|
Belize
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$74.90
BZD150.64
|
$55.50
EC$150.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$684.11
BZD1,375.86
|
$333.02
EC$900.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$547.15
BZD1,100.41
|
$323.77
EC$875.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$120.58
BZD242.50
|
$56.59
EC$152.94
|
|
pay 86.4% more for childcare
|
Belize
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$64.52
BZD129.75
|
$120.26
EC$325.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$674.20
BZD1,355.92
|
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pay 16.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Belize
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.66
BZD5.35
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.60
BZD7.25
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
BZD10.06
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.91
BZD66.18
|
$32.38
EC$87.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.42
BZD16.93
|
$4.63
EC$12.50
|
|
pay 45.8% more for clothing
|
Belize
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$37.45
BZD75.32
|
$64.75
EC$175.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$27.42
BZD55.15
|
$61.98
EC$167.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.13
BZD183.28
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$89.59
BZD180.19
|
$92.51
EC$250.00
|
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