Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 1% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 ($13) | $12 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 ($8) | $8 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 ($5.60) | $5.26 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 ($3.11) | $0.99 | + 214% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$10 ($3.52) | $3.59 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$16 ($5.85) | $5.70 | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$11 ($4.15) | $8 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 ($6) | $4.01 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 ($3.47) | $2.45 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.71 ($1.74) | $1.88 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$37 ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$6 ($2.30) | $2.76 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $2.61 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 39% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,417 ($1,265) | $2,100 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,897 ($702) | $1,683 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$477 ($177) | $295 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,417 ($525) | $1,183 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$1,200 ($444) | $994 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$238 ($88) | $168 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$162 ($60) | $76 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen TV | EC$3,375 ($1,250) | $377 | + 231% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$1,075 ($398) | $103 | + 287% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$48 ($18) | $16 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$13 ($4.63) | $16 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 86% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$217 ($80) | $42 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$183 ($68) | $34 | + 101% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$270 ($100) | $72 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$320 ($118) | $80 | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 12% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$98,870 ($36,609) | $22,500 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.00 ($1.11) | $0.77 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$116 ($43) | $60 | - 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | EC$87 ($32) | $18 | + 81% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 39% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$118 ($44) | $170 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$12 ($4.44) | $7 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$18 ($6) | $3.18 | + 104% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 ($5.55) | $4.59 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 ($2.59) | $3.63 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 ($4.44) | $2.39 | + 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$24 ($9) | $17 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 3% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$113 ($42) | $49 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$36 ($13) | $25 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$127 ($47) | $75 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$263 ($98) | $63 | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$14 ($5.28) | $9 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$12 ($4.52) | $4.04 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$7 ($2.49) | $5.00 | - 50% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 ($0.37) | $0.15 | + 147% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$183 ($68) | $66 | + 2% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$15 ($5.53) | $10 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 12% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,900
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $6,103
(EC$16,482)
in Castries, Saint Lucia.
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