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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 25.4% more expensive than Jamaica overall.

Restaurants: pay 77.2% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Groceries: pay 36.9% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Transportation: pay 40.0% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Housing: pay 22.4% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Childcare: pay 34.9% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 27.8% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clothing: pay 2.1 times more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Jamaica Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 77.2% more for restaurants

	Jamaica	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.18 JMD1,147.64	$7.40 EC$20.00	+3.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.65 JMD1,222.86	$11.10 EC$30.00	+45.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.24 JMD197.44	$2.22 EC$6.00	+79.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.75 JMD119.38	$2.10 EC$5.67	+180.8%
Average			+77.2%

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pay 36.9% more for groceries

	Jamaica	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bread 1 loaf	$2.71 JMD433.76	$2.04 EC$5.50	-25.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.07 JMD810.00	$5.79 EC$15.65	+14.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$13.82 JMD2,209.54	$12.14 EC$32.81	-12.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.51 JMD560.88	$4.60 EC$12.44	+31.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.83 JMD452.69	$2.19 EC$5.91	-22.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.51 JMD400.77	$3.99 EC$10.78	+59.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.32 JMD211.51	$1.31 EC$3.54	-0.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.91 JMD304.75	$4.02 EC$10.87	+111.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.23 JMD195.88	$2.39 EC$6.45	+94.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.93 JMD149.01	$1.78 EC$4.81	+91.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.89 JMD142.42	$1.47 EC$3.98	+65.3%
Average			+36.9%

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pay 40.0% more for transportation

	Jamaica	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.77 JMD762.43	$11.87 EC$32.09	+149.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$48.93 JMD7,821.16	$49.95 EC$135.00	+2.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$42,765.27 JMD6,836,327.11	$37,927.14 EC$102,500.00	-11.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$21.56 JMD3,446.05	$25.90 EC$70.00	+20.2%
Average			+40.0%

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pay 22.4% less for housing

	Jamaica	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$49.24 JMD7,872.04	$55.50 EC$150.00	+12.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$505.52 JMD80,811.49	$333.02 EC$900.00	-34.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$400.25 JMD63,982.69	$323.77 EC$875.00	-19.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$111.28 JMD17,788.73	$56.59 EC$152.94	-49.1%
Average			-22.4%

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pay 34.9% less for childcare

	Jamaica	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$184.63 JMD29,514.61	$120.26 EC$325.00	-34.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,785.57 JMD445,292.67	??
Average			-34.9%

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pay 27.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Jamaica	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.34 JMD374.29	$1.85 EC$5.00	-21.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.50 JMD559.17	$4.07 EC$11.00	+16.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$8.58 JMD1,372.22	$4.07 EC$11.00	-52.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$41.65 JMD6,657.91	$32.38 EC$87.50	-22.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.47 JMD1,833.88	$4.63 EC$12.50	-59.7%
Average			-27.8%

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pay 2.1 times more for clothing

	Jamaica	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$21.47 JMD3,431.92	$64.75 EC$175.00	+201.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$21.34 JMD3,411.78	$61.98 EC$167.50	+190.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$64.53 JMD10,315.90	$74.00 EC$200.00	+14.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$72.59 JMD11,604.02	$92.51 EC$250.00	+27.4%
Average			+108.5%

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