Cost of living comparison

Republic of the Congo

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Republic of the Congo Cost of Living Summary

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 24.9% cheaper than Republic of the Congo overall.

Restaurants: pay 20.2% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Groceries: pay 26.1% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Transportation: pay 84.5% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Housing: pay 61.6% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Childcare: pay 58.1% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 41.2% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clothing: pay 30.7% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Republic of the Congo Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 20.2% less for restaurants

	Republic of the Congo	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$12.13 FCFA7,083	$6.48 EC$17.50	-46.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.98 FCFA5,825	$10.55 EC$28.50	+5.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.80 FCFA1,053	$2.34 EC$6.33	+30.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.66 FCFA968	$1.85 EC$5.00	+11.6%
Average			-20.2%

Republic of the Congo vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of restaurants

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pay 26.1% more for groceries

	Republic of the Congo	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bread 1 loaf	$2.73 FCFA1,595	$2.13 EC$5.76	-22.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.81 FCFA3,974	$6.47 EC$17.49	-5.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$10.22 FCFA5,966	$12.14 EC$32.81	+18.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.01 FCFA1,755	$4.49 EC$12.13	+49.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.05 FCFA2,946	$1.80 EC$4.86	-64.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.64 FCFA958	$4.32 EC$11.67	+163.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.17 FCFA683	$1.60 EC$4.31	+36.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.96 FCFA1,145	$4.37 EC$11.80	+122.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.53 FCFA893	$2.65 EC$7.18	+73.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.27 FCFA742	$1.75 EC$4.72	+37.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.21 FCFA708	$1.75 EC$4.72	+44.1%
Average			+26.1%

Republic of the Congo vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of groceries

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pay 84.5% more for transportation

	Republic of the Congo	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.77 FCFA3,369	$11.87 EC$32.09	+105.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$22.57 FCFA13,175	$49.95 EC$135.00	+121.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$27,142.12 FCFA16M	$37,927.14 EC$102K	+39.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$14.11 FCFA8,239	$25.90 EC$70.00	+83.5%
Average			+84.5%

Republic of the Congo vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of transportation

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pay 61.6% less for housing

	Republic of the Congo	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$57.49 FCFA33,565	$51.80 EC$140.00	-9.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,226.62 FCFA716K	$283.68 EC$766.67	-76.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$458.60 FCFA268K	$323.77 EC$875.00	-29.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$258.05 FCFA151K	$56.59 EC$152.94	-78.1%
Average			-61.6%

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pay 58.1% less for childcare

	Republic of the Congo	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$250.40 FCFA146K	$104.84 EC$283.33	-58.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$7,641.67 FCFA4M	??
Average			-58.1%

Republic of the Congo vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of childcare

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pay 41.2% less for entertainment and sports

	Republic of the Congo	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.40 FCFA1,984	$1.67 EC$4.50	-51.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.88 FCFA2,848	$4.07 EC$11.00	-16.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.09 FCFA2,385	$4.07 EC$11.00	-0.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$59.02 FCFA34,459	$32.38 EC$87.50	-45.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.36 FCFA6,050	$4.63 EC$12.50	-55.4%
Average			-41.2%

Republic of the Congo vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 30.7% more for clothing

	Republic of the Congo	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$33.75 FCFA19,704	$64.75 EC$175.00	+91.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$30.62 FCFA17,880	$61.98 EC$167.50	+102.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$86.67 FCFA50,598	$74.00 EC$200.00	-14.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$105.00 FCFA61,302	$92.51 EC$250.00	-11.9%
Average			+30.7%

Republic of the Congo vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of clothing

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