Cost of living in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis vs Agartala, India
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 87% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 (₨937) | ₨362 | + 159% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨660) | ₨331 | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨137 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (₨185) | ₨62 | + 197% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$11 (₨281) | ₨70 | + 304% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨40 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨198 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨102 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨21 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.75 (₨99) | ₨114 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨473 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (₨231) | ₨86 | + 169% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.65 (₨123) | ₨30 | + 305% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 8% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,400 (₨116,224) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,236 (₨32,658) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,300 (₨34,339) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$800 (₨21,132) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$170 (₨4,490) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$164 (₨4,320) | ₨2,897 | + 49% | |
40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (₨66,036) | ₨35,000 | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$800 (₨21,132) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$40 (₨1,057) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$22 (₨578) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 23% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$100 (₨2,641) | ₨2,325 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨1,600 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$338 (₨8,934) | ₨3,502 | + 155% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (₨3,962) | ₨1,500 | + 164% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 74% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$125,455 (₨3,313,831) | ₨600,000 | + 452% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.65 (₨70) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 35% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨150 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (₨2,641) | ₨300 | + 780% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$6 (₨165) | ₨150 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨120 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨50 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (₨528) | ₨100 | + 428% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 32% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (₨1,057) | ₨1,000 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$48 (₨1,268) | ₨392 | + 223% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$106 (₨2,800) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$12 (₨317) | ₨89 | + 255% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$3.00 (₨79) | ₨78 | + 1% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$135 (₨3,566) | ₨608 | + 487% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 41% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨521,487
(EC$19,742)
in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨371,000
in Agartala.
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