Cost of living comparison

South Korea

compared to

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. South Korea Cost of Living Summary

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 15.6% cheaper than South Korea overall.

Restaurants: pay 30.4% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Groceries: pay 3.2% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Transportation: pay 68.1% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Housing: pay 36.7% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Childcare: pay 80.8% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 37.0% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clothing: pay 1.3% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The cost of transportation, restaurants, and groceries in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are more expensive than in South Korea. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, and clothing are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. South Korea Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines instead of South Korea, you would:

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pay 30.4% more for restaurants

	South Korea	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.06 ₩9,422	$6.48 EC$17.50	-8.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.17 ₩8,230	$10.55 EC$28.50	+71.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.53 ₩2,039	$2.34 EC$6.33	+53.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.88 ₩1,181	$1.85 EC$5.00	+109.1%
Average			+30.4%

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pay 3.2% more for groceries

	South Korea	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bread 1 loaf	$3.04 ₩4,055	$2.13 EC$5.76	-29.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.12 ₩8,174	$6.47 EC$17.49	+5.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.23 ₩10,982	$12.14 EC$32.81	+47.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.94 ₩3,923	$4.49 EC$12.13	+52.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.11 ₩5,484	$1.80 EC$4.86	-56.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.00 ₩5,342	$4.32 EC$11.67	+7.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.55 ₩2,069	$1.60 EC$4.31	+3.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.00 ₩4,000	$4.37 EC$11.80	+45.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.63 ₩3,513	$2.65 EC$7.18	+0.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.03 ₩2,715	$1.75 EC$4.72	-14.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.26 ₩1,685	$1.75 EC$4.72	+38.4%
Average			+3.2%

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pay 68.1% more for transportation

	South Korea	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.01 ₩6,685	$11.87 EC$32.09	+137.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.10 ₩61,538	$49.95 EC$135.00	+8.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$28,394.53 ₩38M	$37,927.14 EC$102K	+33.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$8.59 ₩11,470	$25.90 EC$70.00	+201.4%
Average			+68.1%

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pay 36.7% less for housing

	South Korea	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$24.34 ₩32,490	$51.80 EC$140.00	+112.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$561.73 ₩750K	$283.68 EC$766.67	-49.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$387.83 ₩518K	$323.77 EC$875.00	-16.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$153.72 ₩205K	$56.59 EC$152.94	-63.2%
Average			-36.7%

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pay 80.8% less for childcare

	South Korea	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$545.93 ₩729K	$104.84 EC$283.33	-80.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$20,214.53 ₩27M	??
Average			-80.8%

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pay 37.0% less for entertainment and sports

	South Korea	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.30 ₩4,403	$1.67 EC$4.50	-49.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.66 ₩4,888	$4.07 EC$11.00	+11.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.35 ₩4,467	$4.07 EC$11.00	+21.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.32 ₩76,507	$32.38 EC$87.50	-43.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.28 ₩15,062	$4.63 EC$12.50	-59.0%
Average			-37.0%

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pay 1.3% less for clothing

	South Korea	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$67.53 ₩90,139	$64.75 EC$175.00	-4.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$53.43 ₩71,316	$61.98 EC$167.50	+16.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$78.10 ₩104K	$74.00 EC$200.00	-5.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$102.84 ₩137K	$92.51 EC$250.00	-10.0%
Average			-1.3%

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