General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Kingstown |
| Country | St. Vincent & Grenadines |
| Currency | East Caribbean dollar |
| Main religion | Anglicanism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.1% |
| Gdp | $1.137 billion |
| Size | 389 km² |
| Population | 110,940 |
| Population density | 285/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.8 |
| City population | 44.2% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 25∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 96% |
| Population with a college degree | 13.8% |
| Population able to speak english | 75% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 17.5 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | NA |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.6/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | SVG Air |
| Main airport | Argyle International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $6 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $4 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 28% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $10000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 10.89/MBits |
| Tld | .vc |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 65% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | IGA |
| Pharmacy | Well Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | Boots |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 12 am |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 6/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Callaloo Soup | A hearty soup made with callaloo leaves, okra, tomatoes, onions, and spices. | $5-$7 |
| Fried Jackfish | Fried fish served with a side of plantains or breadfruit. | $8-$10 |
| Roasted Breadfruit | A starchy fruit that is roasted and served with butter or coconut milk. | $3-$5 |
| Stewed Chicken | Chicken stewed in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices. | $10-$12 |
| Saltfish and Bakes | A traditional breakfast dish made with salted codfish and fried dough. | $5-$7 |
| Johnny Cakes | A type of cornmeal pancake that is often served with syrup or honey. | $3-$5 |
| Coconut Water | A refreshing drink made from the water of young coconuts. | $2-$3 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Hairoun Beer | Local beer brewed in St. Vincent | $3-5 |
| Sunset Rum Punch | A refreshing rum punch made with local rum, fruit juices, and spices | $5-7 |
| SVG Blue | A blue curaçao-based cocktail with a hint of lime | $6-8 |
| Banana Daiquiri | A classic daiquiri made with local bananas | $7-9 |
| Callaloo Soup | A hearty soup made with callaloo leaves, okra, and meat | $5-7 |
| Ginger Beer | A non-alcoholic beverage made with ginger, sugar, and water | $2-3 |
| Passion Fruit Juice | A refreshing juice made with passion fruit | $3-5 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mustique T-shirt | A T-shirt with the Mustique logo or design | $20-$30 |
| Bequia Model Boat | A hand-crafted wooden model boat made in Bequia | $50-$100 |
| Grenadine Spice | A blend of spices grown in the Grenadines | $10-$20 |
| Vincentian Rum | A bottle of rum made in St. Vincent | $20-$40 |
| Hand-painted Pottery | A piece of hand-painted pottery made in St. Vincent | $20-$50 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Independence Day | March 27 | Commemorates the independence of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from the United Kingdom in 1979 |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers to the country’s economy |
| Whit Monday | May or June | A Christian holiday that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Carnival | June or July | A colorful and lively festival that features parades, music, and dancing |
| Emancipation Day | August 1 | Commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1838 |
| Independence Day | October 27 | Commemorates the independence of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from the United Kingdom in 1979 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A public holiday that follows Christmas Day |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Vincentian |
| Online news | iWitness News |
| Tv | SVGTV |
| Radio | NBC Radio |