Cost of living comparison
compared to
Central African Republic vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Cost of Living Summary
Central African Republic is 72.2% more expensive than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 15.1% less in Central African Republic
- Groceries
-
pay 38.9% more in Central African Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 14.9% less in Central African Republic
- Housing
-
pay 4.0 times more in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 51.0% more in Central African Republic
The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Central African Republic are more expensive than in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Expenses including restaurants and transportation are lower in Central African Republic. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Central African Republic.
Central African Republic vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you would:
pay 15.1% less for restaurants
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
?? | |
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.22
EC$6.00
|
?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.10
EC$5.67
|
$1.78
FCFA1,007
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Central African Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 38.9% more for groceries
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.04
EC$5.50
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.79
EC$15.65
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$12.14
EC$32.81
|
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.60
EC$12.44
|
$5.34
FCFA3,022
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.19
EC$5.91
|
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.99
EC$10.78
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.31
EC$3.54
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.02
EC$10.87
|
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
EC$6.45
|
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.78
EC$4.81
|
$2.02
FCFA1,142
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.47
EC$3.98
|
$2.83
FCFA1,599
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Central African Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 14.9% less for transportation
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.87
EC$32.09
|
$10.11
FCFA5,719
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$49.95
EC$135.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,927.14
EC$102,500.00
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$25.90
EC$70.00
|
?? | |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Central African Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 4.0 times more for housing
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$55.50
EC$150.00
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$333.02
EC$900.00
|
$1,335.44
FCFA755,392
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$323.77
EC$875.00
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$56.59
EC$152.94
|
?? | |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Central African Republic - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$120.26
EC$325.00
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? | ?? |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Central African Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 51.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
$3.56
FCFA2,014
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.38
EC$87.50
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.63
EC$12.50
|
?? | |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Central African Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$64.75
EC$175.00
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$61.98
EC$167.50
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.51
EC$250.00
|
?? |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Central African Republic - Cost of clothing
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