Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia compared to Al Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia
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Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 86% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 (﷼ 48) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 23 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (﷼ 21) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$10 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 8 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$16 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 339% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$11 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 6.00 | + 280% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 551% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.71 (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$37 (﷼ 51) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$6 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 331% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.00 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 247% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 49% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,417 (﷼ 4,745) | ﷼ 1,200 | + 295% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,897 (﷼ 2,634) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$477 (﷼ 663) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,417 (﷼ 1,968) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$1,200 (﷼ 1,666) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$238 (﷼ 330) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$162 (﷼ 225) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | EC$3,375 (﷼ 4,687) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 212% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$1,075 (﷼ 1,493) | ﷼ 500 | + 199% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$48 (﷼ 66) | ﷼ 40 | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$13 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 25 | - 31% | |
Clothes | + 133% | |||
Clothes in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 133% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$217 (﷼ 301) | ﷼ 150 | + 101% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$183 (﷼ 255) | ﷼ 100 | + 155% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$270 (﷼ 375) | ﷼ 200 | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$320 (﷼ 444) | ﷼ 200 | + 122% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$98,870 (﷼ 137,296) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.00 (﷼ 4.17) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$116 (﷼ 162) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | EC$87 (﷼ 121) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 9% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 (﷼ 28) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$118 (﷼ 163) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$12 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$18 (﷼ 24) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (﷼ 21) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 8 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 10 | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$24 (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 20 | + 67% | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$113 (﷼ 157) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$36 (﷼ 50) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$127 (﷼ 176) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$263 (﷼ 366) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$14 (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$12 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$7 (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (﷼ 1.39) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$183 (﷼ 254) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$15 (﷼ 21) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 63% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 63% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 5,543
(EC$3,991)
in Castries, Saint Lucia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 3,400
in Al Qurayyat.
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