Island in Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Cost of living in Bequia
How much a month costs in Bequia
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,780–4,070 (EC$7,500–11,000).
Prices in Bequia
Typical 2026 ranges in XCD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XCD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | EC$300–650 | $111–241 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | EC$20–35 | $7.4–13.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | EC$60–120 | $22–44 |
| Cappuccino | EC$8–15 | $3.0–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | EC$7–12 | $2.6–4.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | EC$3–6 | $1.1–2.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | EC$25–60 | $9–22 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | EC$70–120 | $26–44 |
Value for money: 19/100
A value score of 19/100 means Bequia gives more quality of life per dollar than 18% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 80/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Bequia
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Varadero | Cuba | $2,000–3,200 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bequia?
About $1,670–2,410 on a lean budget, $2,780–4,070 for a comfortable month and $5,190–8,890 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Bequia?
A local meal is EC$20–35 ($7.4–13.0); a mid-range restaurant is EC$60–120 ($22–44) per person.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines expensive?
Prices in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are about 55% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority
- Bequia Tourism
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.