Cost of living in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Summary of cost of living in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: EC$9,348
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: EC$3,820
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district EC$30
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) EC$28
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast EC$11
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk EC$11
12 eggs, large EC$17
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes EC$10
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese EC$18
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples EC$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes EC$10
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket EC$4.72
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality EC$24
2 liters of coca-cola EC$7
Bread for 2 people for 1 day EC$5.90
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area EC$2,526
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area EC$1,285
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat EC$283
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area EC$2,081
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area EC$1,225
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio EC$446
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) EC$152
40” flat screen tv EC$1,855
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) EC$722
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) EC$28
Hourly rate for cleaning help EC$17
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) EC$113
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) EC$138
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) EC$310
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes EC$230
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new EC$92,088
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas EC$2.40
Monthly ticket public transport EC$115
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) EC$102
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) EC$11
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) EC$100
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) EC$18
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) EC$10
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) EC$13
4 rolls of toilet paper EC$10
Tube of toothpaste EC$8
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city EC$23
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub EC$114
2 tickets to the movies EC$35
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert EC$169
1 cocktail drink in downtown club EC$15
Cappuccino in expat area of the city EC$15
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) EC$4.62
Ipad wi-fi 128gb EC$508
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) EC$1.68
1 month of gym membership in business district EC$141
1 package of marlboro cigarettes EC$37
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: June 01, 2023

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