Cost of living comparison

Botswana

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Botswana Cost of Living Summary

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 45.2% more expensive than Botswana overall.

Restaurants: pay 27.7% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Groceries: pay 2.6 times more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Transportation: pay 89.2% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Housing: pay 10.9% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Childcare: pay 17.5% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 0.8% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clothing: pay 57.1% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The cost of groceries, transportation, clothing, restaurants, housing, and entertainment and sports in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in Botswana. Notably, groceries and transportation are significantly more expensive in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Botswana Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of Botswana, you would:

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pay 27.7% more for restaurants

	Botswana	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.85 BWP148.87	$6.48 EC$17.50	-40.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.79 BWP79.40	$10.55 EC$28.50	+82.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.72 BWP9.92	$2.34 EC$6.33	+224.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.42 BWP5.71	$1.85 EC$5.00	+344.8%
Average			+27.7%

Botswana vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of restaurants

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pay 2.6 times more for groceries

	Botswana	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bread 1 loaf	$0.88 BWP12.02	$2.13 EC$5.76	+143.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.16 BWP43.42	$6.47 EC$17.49	+104.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.47 BWP75.12	$12.14 EC$32.81	+121.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.47 BWP33.83	$4.49 EC$12.13	+82.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.11 BWP28.88	$1.80 EC$4.86	-14.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.75 BWP10.31	$4.32 EC$11.67	+474.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.64 BWP8.75	$1.60 EC$4.31	+150.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.90 BWP12.38	$4.37 EC$11.80	+384.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.74 BWP10.15	$2.65 EC$7.18	+258.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.58 BWP7.97	$1.75 EC$4.72	+200.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.53 BWP7.25	$1.75 EC$4.72	+230.5%
Average			+163.5%

Botswana vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of groceries

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pay 89.2% more for transportation

	Botswana	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.15 BWP70.71	$11.87 EC$32.09	+130.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.66 BWP406.91	$49.95 EC$135.00	+68.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,891.73 BWP273K	$37,927.14 EC$102K	+90.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$20.87 BWP286.32	$25.90 EC$70.00	+24.1%
Average			+89.2%

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pay 10.9% more for housing

	Botswana	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$42.10 BWP577.61	$51.80 EC$140.00	+23.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$356.36 BWP4,889.51	$283.68 EC$766.67	-20.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$221.34 BWP3,036.92	$323.77 EC$875.00	+46.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$45.63 BWP626.12	$56.59 EC$152.94	+24.0%
Average			+10.9%

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pay 17.5% less for childcare

	Botswana	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$127.13 BWP1,744.25	$104.84 EC$283.33	-17.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,500.03 BWP34,301.86	??
Average			-17.5%

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pay 0.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Botswana	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.99 BWP27.29	$1.67 EC$4.50	-16.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.32 BWP31.83	$4.07 EC$11.00	+75.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.62 BWP49.62	$4.07 EC$11.00	+12.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$33.58 BWP460.78	$32.38 EC$87.50	-3.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.15 BWP84.36	$4.63 EC$12.50	-24.8%
Average			+0.8%

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pay 57.1% more for clothing

	Botswana	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$47.53 BWP652.19	$64.75 EC$175.00	+36.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$16.75 BWP229.75	$61.98 EC$167.50	+270.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$72.33 BWP992.46	$74.00 EC$200.00	+2.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$78.36 BWP1,075.16	$92.51 EC$250.00	+18.0%
Average			+57.1%

Botswana vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of clothing

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