Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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$36 ($13) | $12 | + 12% | |
| 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$16 ($5.99) | $5.39 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 ($3.11) | $1.05 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 ($3.17) | $3.59 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$16 ($5.85) | $6 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$11 ($4.14) | $9 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 ($6) | $5.44 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 ($3.47) | $2.30 | + 51% | |
| 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$36 ($13) | $14 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$6 ($2.25) | $2.66 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.58 ($1.70) | $2.26 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,286 ($1,215) | $2,100 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,747 ($646) | $1,683 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$426 ($158) | $272 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,644 ($608) | $1,183 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$1,333 ($493) | $994 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$270 ($100) | $178 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$152 ($56) | $76 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,829 ($1,046) | $386 | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$920 ($340) | $104 | + 228% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$45 ($17) | $17 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 ($4.22) | $17 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 85% 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$266 ($98) | $72 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$310 ($115) | $80 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 10% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$98,870 ($36,569) | $22,500 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.27 ($1.21) | $0.80 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$114 ($42) | $60 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | EC$87 ($32) | $19 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 35% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 ($7) | $8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$124 ($46) | $170 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$12 ($4.44) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$18 ($6) | $3.18 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 ($5.55) | $4.82 | + 15% | |
| 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$23 ($9) | $17 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 6% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$105 ($39) | $49 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$36 ($13) | $25 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$127 ($47) | $64 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$263 ($97) | $63 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$14 ($5.27) | $9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$12 ($4.51) | $4.04 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$7 ($2.48) | $5.00 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 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 ($5.52) | $10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 677 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 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
$6,200
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,484
(EC$14,825)
in Castries, Saint Lucia.
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