Cost of living comparison
compared to
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Ottawa Cost of Living Summary
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 7.3% cheaper than Ottawa.
- Restaurants
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pay 3.1% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Groceries
-
pay 42.0% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Transportation
-
pay 68.6% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Housing
-
pay 48.0% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Childcare
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pay 84.7% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 42.5% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Clothing
-
pay 16.6% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The cost of transportation, groceries, and clothing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in Ottawa. Expenses including childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Ottawa Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of Ottawa, you would:
pay 3.1% less for restaurants
|
Ottawa
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.99
CA$24.78
|
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.01
CA$15.17
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
CA$2.76
|
$2.22
EC$6.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.56
CA$2.15
|
$2.10
EC$5.67
|
|
Ottawa vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of restaurants
pay 42.0% more for groceries
|
Ottawa
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.73
CA$3.76
|
$2.04
EC$5.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.85
CA$8.06
|
$5.79
EC$15.65
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.65
CA$11.92
|
$12.14
EC$32.81
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.52
CA$4.85
|
$4.60
EC$12.44
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.74
CA$7.91
|
$2.19
EC$5.91
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.91
CA$2.63
|
$3.99
EC$10.78
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
CA$0.83
|
$1.31
EC$3.54
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.63
CA$2.25
|
$4.02
EC$10.87
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.67
CA$2.30
|
$2.39
EC$6.45
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
CA$1.52
|
$1.78
EC$4.81
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.46
CA$2.01
|
$1.47
EC$3.98
|
|
Ottawa vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of groceries
pay 68.6% more for transportation
|
Ottawa
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.05
CA$5.58
|
$11.87
EC$32.09
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$97.12
CA$133.83
|
$49.95
EC$135.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,444.83
CA$33,683.76
|
$37,927.14
EC$102,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.82
CA$20.42
|
$25.90
EC$70.00
|
|
Ottawa vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of transportation
pay 48.0% less for housing
|
Ottawa
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$49.93
CA$68.80
|
$55.50
EC$150.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,452.55
CA$2,001.55
|
$333.02
EC$900.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,228.71
CA$1,693.10
|
$323.77
EC$875.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$118.93
CA$163.88
|
$56.59
EC$152.94
|
|
Ottawa vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of housing
pay 84.7% less for childcare
|
Ottawa
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$788.18
CA$1,086.07
|
$120.26
EC$325.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,753.32
CA$21,707.29
|
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Ottawa vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of childcare
pay 42.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Ottawa
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.76
CA$7.93
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.74
CA$5.16
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.95
CA$17.84
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.60
CA$61.46
|
$32.38
EC$87.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.79
CA$14.87
|
$4.63
EC$12.50
|
|
Ottawa vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 16.6% more for clothing
|
Ottawa
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.82
CA$72.79
|
$64.75
EC$175.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.91
CA$53.62
|
$61.98
EC$167.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.10
CA$120.02
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.91
CA$128.02
|
$92.51
EC$250.00
|
|
Ottawa vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of clothing
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