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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 2.8% cheaper than France overall.

Restaurants: pay 22.0% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Groceries: pay 58.8% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Transportation: pay 40.9% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Housing: pay 19.1% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Childcare: pay 73.2% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 38.7% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clothing: pay 33.9% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The cost of groceries, transportation, and clothing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in France. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and housing are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. France Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 22.0% less for restaurants

	France	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$15.64 €14.32	$7.40 EC$20.00	-52.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$10.86 €9.95	$11.10 EC$30.00	+2.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.73 €2.50	$1.85 EC$5.00	-32.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.86 €1.70	$1.76 EC$4.75	-5.3%
Average			-22.0%

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pay 58.8% more for groceries

	France	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bread 1 loaf	$1.71 €1.57	$1.85 EC$5.00	+7.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.46 €7.75	$7.26 EC$19.61	-14.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.52 €4.14	$12.14 EC$32.81	+168.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.79 €3.47	$4.60 EC$12.44	+21.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.82 €5.33	$1.98 EC$5.36	-65.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.27 €1.17	$3.76 EC$10.17	+195.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.96 €0.88	$0.86 EC$2.33	-9.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.28 €1.18	$4.18 EC$11.30	+225.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.47 €1.35	$1.68 EC$4.54	+13.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.90 €0.83	$1.60 EC$4.31	+76.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.97 €0.89	$1.23 EC$3.33	+26.8%
Average			+58.8%

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pay 40.9% more for transportation

	France	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$7.25 €6.64	$14.57 EC$39.38	+100.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$50.39 €46.16	$59.20 EC$160.00	+17.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$31,262.62 €28,637.96	$32,376.83 EC$87,500.00	+3.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$17.66 €16.18	$24.98 EC$67.50	+41.4%
Average			+40.9%

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pay 19.1% less for housing

	France	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$30.07 €27.54	$55.50 EC$150.00	+84.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$750.17 €687.19	$296.02 EC$800.00	-60.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$604.38 €553.64	$296.02 EC$800.00	-51.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$140.10 €128.33	$70.74 EC$191.18	-49.5%
Average			-19.1%

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pay 73.2% less for childcare

	France	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$690.26 €632.31	$185.01 EC$500.00	-73.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,163.56 €8,394.24	??
Average			-73.2%

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pay 38.7% less for entertainment and sports

	France	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$6.20 €5.68	$1.85 EC$5.00	-70.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.01 €2.76	$2.71 EC$7.33	-9.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$11.83 €10.84	$4.44 EC$12.00	-62.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$35.91 €32.90	$37.00 EC$100.00	+3.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$12.10 €11.08	$5.55 EC$15.00	-54.1%
Average			-38.7%

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pay 33.9% more for clothing

	France	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$89.62 €82.10	$101.76 EC$275.00	+13.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.76 €34.59	$83.25 EC$225.00	+120.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$91.52 €83.84	$111.01 EC$300.00	+21.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$126.90 €116.24	$101.76 EC$275.00	-19.8%
Average			+33.9%

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