Cost of living comparison
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Hong Kong Cost of Living Summary
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 53.2% cheaper than Hong Kong overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 19.3% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Groceries
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pay 13.5% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Transportation
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pay 20.4% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Housing
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pay 80.2% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Childcare
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pay 91.1% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 63.3% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Clothing
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pay 0.6% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Hong Kong Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of Hong Kong, you would:
pay 19.3% more for restaurants
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Hong Kong
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.28
HK$64.98
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$6.48
EC$17.50
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.37
HK$49.99
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$10.55
EC$28.50
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.30
HK$10.23
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$2.34
EC$6.33
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.09
HK$8.59
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$1.85
EC$5.00
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pay 13.5% more for groceries
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Hong Kong
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
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$2.37
HK$18.58
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$2.13
EC$5.76
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$12.52
HK$98.20
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$6.47
EC$17.49
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$11.07
HK$86.89
|
$12.14
EC$32.81
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.47
HK$27.19
|
$4.49
EC$12.13
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.96
HK$31.05
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$1.80
EC$4.86
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.87
HK$14.69
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$4.32
EC$11.67
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.25
HK$9.78
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$1.60
EC$4.31
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.09
HK$16.41
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$4.37
EC$11.80
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.80
HK$14.11
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$2.65
EC$7.18
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.43
HK$11.25
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$1.75
EC$4.72
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.44
HK$11.31
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$1.75
EC$4.72
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pay 20.4% less for transportation
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Hong Kong
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$15.51
HK$121.69
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$11.87
EC$32.09
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$89.19
HK$699.80
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$49.95
EC$135.00
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$44,597.12
HK$350K
|
$37,927.14
EC$102K
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.40
HK$112.97
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$25.90
EC$70.00
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pay 80.2% less for housing
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Hong Kong
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
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$21.52
HK$168.85
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$51.80
EC$140.00
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,207.41
HK$17,318.98
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$283.68
EC$766.67
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,690.00
HK$13,259.46
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$323.77
EC$875.00
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$190.59
HK$1,495.38
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$56.59
EC$152.94
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pay 91.1% less for childcare
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Hong Kong
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,171.99
HK$9,195.28
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$104.84
EC$283.33
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,295.74
HK$175K
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pay 63.3% less for entertainment and sports
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Hong Kong
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.65
HK$59.98
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$1.67
EC$4.50
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
HK$39.55
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$4.07
EC$11.00
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.38
HK$104.97
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$93.07
HK$730.22
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$32.38
EC$87.50
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
HK$107.47
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$4.63
EC$12.50
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pay 0.6% more for clothing
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Hong Kong
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
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$67.63
HK$530.62
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$64.75
EC$175.00
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.11
HK$322.53
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$61.98
EC$167.50
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.54
HK$631.90
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$74.00
EC$200.00
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$119.85
HK$940.36
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$92.51
EC$250.00
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