Cost of living in Georgetown

Georgetown, Saint Vincent is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $1004 for one person and $3267 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Georgetown compared to other cities?

Georgetown is 30% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Georgetown compare to your city?

Georgetown is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Georgetown is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Georgetown?

Who is Georgetown a good fit for?

Georgetown is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Georgetown so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in Georgetown is rent and utilities, which can be significant even with lower overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Georgetown?

Food prices in Georgetown are 1% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Georgetown?

Public transport costs are 16% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact overall affordability.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1004 $
Without Rent
679 $
Rent & Utilities
325 $
Food
470 $
Transport
87 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1489 $
GDP per Capita
10,279 $
Freedom Index
6.70
Lifespan
69 years
Speak English
95%
Population
1.7K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 7.44 $
Dinner 56 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.49 $
Capuccino 2.69 $
Coke, 330ml 1.47 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.42 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.64 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.62 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.48 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.78 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.87 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.1 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.91 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.37 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.57 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.41 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.71 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.97 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.87 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.62 $
Cigarette pack 5.97 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.62 $
Monthly Pass 111 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.07 $
Taxi, 8 km 24.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 38.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.76 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.8 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.61 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.41 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 57 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 86 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 55.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 199 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 661 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 264 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,108 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,607 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 799 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,489 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 12.05%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 22.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 7.39 $
Haircut 6.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 186 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 74.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 184 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,021 $

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Georgetown vs San Jose (San Jose is 23% more expensive) Georgetown vs Limon (Limon is 20% more expensive) Georgetown vs Liberia (Liberia is 11% less expensive) Georgetown vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 23% more expensive) Georgetown vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 27% more expensive) Georgetown vs Cartago (Cartago is 4% less expensive) Georgetown vs Heredia (Heredia is 24% more expensive) Georgetown vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 68% more expensive) Georgetown vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 30% more expensive)
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Georgetown vs Castries (Castries is 15% more expensive) Georgetown vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 19% more expensive)
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Georgetown vs Kingston (Kingston is 32% more expensive) Georgetown vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 22% less expensive) Georgetown vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 1% more expensive) Georgetown vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 16% more expensive) Georgetown vs May Pen (May Pen is 18% less expensive) Georgetown vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 3% less expensive) Georgetown vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 15% less expensive) Georgetown vs Linstead (Linstead is 4% more expensive) Georgetown vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 12% more expensive) Georgetown vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 14% more expensive)
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Georgetown vs Roseau (Roseau is 0% less expensive) Georgetown vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 13% more expensive)
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Georgetown vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 0% more expensive) Georgetown vs Mixco (Mixco is 36% less expensive) Georgetown vs Coban (Coban is 9% less expensive) Georgetown vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 23% less expensive) Georgetown vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 10% less expensive) Georgetown vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 10% less expensive) Georgetown vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 13% less expensive) Georgetown vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 13% less expensive) Georgetown vs Flores (Flores is 14% less expensive) Georgetown vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 21% less expensive)
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