Cost of living comparison

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

compared to

Iraq

Baghdad vs. Kingstown Cost of Living Summary

Baghdad is 26.5% cheaper than Kingstown.

Restaurants: pay 47.0% less in Baghdad
Groceries: pay 74.5% less in Baghdad
Transportation: pay 63.6% less in Baghdad
Housing: pay 61.8% more in Baghdad
Childcare: pay 60.0% more in Baghdad
Entertainment and Sports: pay 40.4% more in Baghdad
Clothing: pay 41.9% less in Baghdad

The cost of housing, childcare, and entertainment and sports in Baghdad are more expensive than in Kingstown. Expenses including groceries, transportation, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Baghdad.

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Baghdad vs. Kingstown Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Baghdad instead of Kingstown, you would:

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pay 47.0% less for restaurants

	Kingstown	Baghdad
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.48 EC$17.50	$4.79 IQD7,252	-26.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$10.55 EC$28.50	$7.63 IQD11,558	-27.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.34 EC$6.33	$0.38 IQD581	-83.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$0.24 IQD361	-87.1%
Average			-47.0%

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pay 74.5% less for groceries

	Kingstown	Baghdad
Bread 1 loaf	$2.13 EC$5.76	$0.81 IQD1,220	-62.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.47 EC$17.49	$1.93 IQD2,922	-70.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.14 EC$32.81	$4.02 IQD6,086	-66.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.49 EC$12.13	$1.90 IQD2,873	-57.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.80 EC$4.86	$2.14 IQD3,245	+19.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.32 EC$11.67	$0.52 IQD786	-88.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.60 EC$4.31	$0.49 IQD743	-69.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$4.37 EC$11.80	$0.48 IQD728	-89.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.65 EC$7.18	$0.35 IQD524	-87.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.75 EC$4.72	$0.30 IQD451	-82.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.75 EC$4.72	$0.30 IQD459	-82.7%
Average			-74.5%

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pay 63.6% less for transportation

	Kingstown	Baghdad
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$11.87 EC$32.09	$2.46 IQD3,719	-79.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$49.95 EC$135.00	$22.90 IQD34,673	-54.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$37,927.14 EC$102K	$19,083.90 IQD29M	-49.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$25.90 EC$70.00	$14.50 IQD21,960	-44.0%
Average			-63.6%

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pay 61.8% more for housing

	Kingstown	Baghdad
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$51.80 EC$140.00	$42.17 IQD63,845	-18.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$575.90 IQD872K	+103.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$323.77 EC$875.00	$365.77 IQD554K	+13.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$56.59 EC$152.94	$164.12 IQD248K	+190.0%
Average			+61.8%

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pay 60.0% more for childcare

	Kingstown	Baghdad
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$104.84 EC$283.33	$167.78 IQD254K	+60.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$3,458.96 IQD5M
Average			+60.0%

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pay 40.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Kingstown	Baghdad
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.67 EC$4.50	$3.82 IQD5,779	+129.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.07 EC$11.00	$3.11 IQD4,703	-23.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.07 EC$11.00	$1.91 IQD2,889	-53.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$32.38 EC$87.50	$46.95 IQD71,080	+45.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.63 EC$12.50	$10.73 IQD16,239	+131.9%
Average			+40.4%

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pay 41.9% less for clothing

	Kingstown	Baghdad
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$64.75 EC$175.00	$28.84 IQD43,663	-55.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$61.98 EC$167.50	$32.65 IQD49,441	-47.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$68.76 IQD104K	-7.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$48.35 IQD73,200	-47.7%
Average			-41.9%

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