Cost of living comparison
compared to
South Korea vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Cost of Living Summary
South Korea is 28.8% more expensive than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 38.6% less in South Korea
- Groceries
-
pay 4.5% less in South Korea
- Transportation
-
pay 41.6% less in South Korea
- Housing
-
pay 31.5% more in South Korea
- Childcare
-
pay 3.1 times more in South Korea
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 41.4% more in South Korea
- Clothing
-
pay 1.4% less in South Korea
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing in South Korea are more expensive than in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Expenses including transportation, restaurants, groceries, and clothing are lower in South Korea. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in South Korea.
South Korea vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Cost Breakdown
If you lived in South Korea instead of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you would:
pay 38.6% less for restaurants
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
$6.72
₩9,865
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
$5.50
₩8,068
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.22
EC$6.00
|
$1.47
₩2,152
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.10
EC$5.67
|
$0.82
₩1,211
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. South Korea - Cost of restaurants
pay 4.5% less for groceries
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.04
EC$5.50
|
$2.87
₩4,217
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.79
EC$15.65
|
$5.63
₩8,255
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$12.14
EC$32.81
|
$7.67
₩11,264
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.60
EC$12.44
|
$2.84
₩4,162
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.19
EC$5.91
|
$3.34
₩4,896
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.99
EC$10.78
|
$3.24
₩4,748
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.31
EC$3.54
|
$1.39
₩2,037
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.02
EC$10.87
|
$2.80
₩4,104
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
EC$6.45
|
$2.40
₩3,528
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.78
EC$4.81
|
$1.78
₩2,616
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.47
EC$3.98
|
$1.20
₩1,767
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. South Korea - Cost of groceries
pay 41.6% less for transportation
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.87
EC$32.09
|
$4.40
₩6,458
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$49.95
EC$135.00
|
$47.17
₩69,233
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,927.14
EC$102,500.00
|
$26,440.41
₩38,804,738
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$25.90
EC$70.00
|
$8.33
₩12,228
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. South Korea - Cost of transportation
pay 31.5% more for housing
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$55.50
EC$150.00
|
$21.68
₩31,824
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$333.02
EC$900.00
|
$473.91
₩695,518
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$323.77
EC$875.00
|
$357.19
₩524,216
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$56.59
EC$152.94
|
$132.53
₩194,509
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. South Korea - Cost of housing
pay 3.1 times more for childcare
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$120.26
EC$325.00
|
$378.52
₩555,533
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$15,055.40
₩22,095,763
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. South Korea - Cost of childcare
pay 41.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
$3.12
₩4,576
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
$3.57
₩5,236
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
$3.18
₩4,673
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.38
EC$87.50
|
$49.86
₩73,176
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.63
EC$12.50
|
$10.12
₩14,850
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. South Korea - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 1.4% less for clothing
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$64.75
EC$175.00
|
$66.46
₩97,538
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$61.98
EC$167.50
|
$50.68
₩74,384
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
$72.74
₩106,755
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.51
EC$250.00
|
$103.23
₩151,509
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. South Korea - Cost of clothing
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