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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 27.0% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.

Restaurants: pay 28.4% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Groceries: pay 20.4% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Transportation: pay 36.2% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Housing: pay 59.5% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Childcare: pay 75.4% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 50.6% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clothing: pay 32.0% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 28.4% less for restaurants

	French Polynesia	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.45 CFPF1,796	$7.40 EC$20.00	-57.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.03 CFPF1,341	$11.10 EC$30.00	-14.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.80 CFPF288	$2.22 EC$6.00	-20.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.65 CFPF272	$2.10 EC$5.67	-20.7%
Average			-28.4%

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pay 20.4% more for groceries

	French Polynesia	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bread 1 loaf	$0.78 CFPF81	$2.04 EC$5.50	+159.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$13.05 CFPF1,343	$5.79 EC$15.65	-55.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.30 CFPF648	$12.14 EC$32.81	+92.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$8.38 CFPF862	$4.60 EC$12.44	-45.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$7.66 CFPF788	$2.19 EC$5.91	-71.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.37 CFPF244	$3.99 EC$10.78	+68.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.22 CFPF126	$1.31 EC$3.54	+7.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.66 CFPF274	$4.02 EC$10.87	+51.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.60 CFPF370	$2.39 EC$6.45	-33.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.37 CFPF140	$1.78 EC$4.81	+30.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.22 CFPF126	$1.47 EC$3.98	+20.7%
Average			+20.4%

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pay 36.2% more for transportation

	French Polynesia	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.87 CFPF604	$11.87 EC$32.09	+102.4%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$49.95 EC$135.00
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,575.51 CFPF2,014,378	$37,927.14 EC$102,500.00	+93.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$205.54 CFPF21,151	$25.90 EC$70.00	-87.4%
Average			+36.2%

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pay 59.5% less for housing

	French Polynesia	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$107.34 CFPF11,045	$55.50 EC$150.00	-48.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,382.49 CFPF142,262	$333.02 EC$900.00	-75.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,076.62 CFPF110,788	$323.77 EC$875.00	-69.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$100.79 CFPF10,371	$56.59 EC$152.94	-43.9%
Average			-59.5%

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pay 75.4% less for childcare

	French Polynesia	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$489.39 CFPF50,359	$120.26 EC$325.00	-75.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,787.76 CFPF1,007,189	??
Average			-75.4%

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pay 50.6% less for entertainment and sports

	French Polynesia	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.53 CFPF466	$1.85 EC$5.00	-59.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.37 CFPF450	$4.07 EC$11.00	-6.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$12.14 CFPF1,249	$4.07 EC$11.00	-66.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$70.94 CFPF7,299	$32.38 EC$87.50	-54.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$13.70 CFPF1,410	$4.63 EC$12.50	-66.2%
Average			-50.6%

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pay 32.0% less for clothing

	French Polynesia	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$105.95 CFPF10,902	$64.75 EC$175.00	-38.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$84.22 CFPF8,667	$61.98 EC$167.50	-26.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$128.36 CFPF13,209	$74.00 EC$200.00	-42.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$116.57 CFPF11,995	$92.51 EC$250.00	-20.6%
Average			-32.0%

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