Cost of living comparison

Switzerland

compared to

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Switzerland Cost of Living Summary

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 61.5% cheaper than Switzerland overall.

Restaurants: pay 65.4% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Groceries: pay 10.4% more in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Transportation: pay 15.5% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Housing: pay 79.1% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Childcare: pay 96.0% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 68.9% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clothing: pay 43.4% less in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Expenses including childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, clothing, and transportation are lower in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Switzerland Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 65.4% less for restaurants

	Switzerland	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$30.33 CHF25.05	$6.48 EC$17.50	-78.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$18.14 CHF14.98	$10.55 EC$28.50	-41.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$5.29 CHF4.37	$2.34 EC$6.33	-55.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$4.78 CHF3.95	$1.85 EC$5.00	-61.3%
Average			-65.4%

Switzerland vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Cost of restaurants

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pay 10.4% more for groceries

	Switzerland	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bread 1 loaf	$3.50 CHF2.89	$2.13 EC$5.76	-39.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$12.96 CHF10.70	$6.47 EC$17.49	-50.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.10 CHF6.69	$12.14 EC$32.81	+49.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$7.57 CHF6.25	$4.49 EC$12.13	-40.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$12.18 CHF10.06	$1.80 EC$4.86	-85.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.60 CHF1.32	$4.32 EC$11.67	+170.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.91 CHF0.75	$1.60 EC$4.31	+75.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.25 CHF1.03	$4.37 EC$11.80	+249.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.25 CHF1.85	$2.65 EC$7.18	+18.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.85 CHF0.70	$1.75 EC$4.72	+105.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.94 CHF0.78	$1.75 EC$4.72	+85.1%
Average			+10.4%

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pay 15.5% less for transportation

	Switzerland	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$8.57 CHF7.08	$11.87 EC$32.09	+38.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$118.70 CHF98.04	$49.95 EC$135.00	-57.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$40,149.55 CHF33,160.79	$37,927.14 EC$102K	-5.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$42.12 CHF34.79	$25.90 EC$70.00	-38.5%
Average			-15.5%

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pay 79.1% less for housing

	Switzerland	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$58.17 CHF48.05	$51.80 EC$140.00	-10.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,813.65 CHF1,497.95	$283.68 EC$766.67	-84.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,535.97 CHF1,268.60	$323.77 EC$875.00	-78.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$206.49 CHF170.54	$56.59 EC$152.94	-72.6%
Average			-79.1%

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pay 96.0% less for childcare

	Switzerland	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$2,648.71 CHF2,187.65	$104.84 EC$283.33	-96.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$33,203.62 CHF27,423.94	??
Average			-96.0%

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pay 68.9% less for entertainment and sports

	Switzerland	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$8.68 CHF7.17	$1.67 EC$4.50	-80.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.95 CHF4.92	$4.07 EC$11.00	-31.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$10.85 CHF8.96	$4.07 EC$11.00	-62.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$93.96 CHF77.60	$32.38 EC$87.50	-65.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$22.75 CHF18.79	$4.63 EC$12.50	-79.7%
Average			-68.9%

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pay 43.4% less for clothing

	Switzerland	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$135.00 CHF111.50	$64.75 EC$175.00	-52.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$65.94 CHF54.46	$61.98 EC$167.50	-6.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$152.86 CHF126.25	$74.00 EC$200.00	-51.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$196.87 CHF162.60	$92.51 EC$250.00	-53.0%
Average			-43.4%

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