Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 8% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (NZ$16) | NZ$20 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (NZ$3.96) | NZ$2.15 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (NZ$5.22) | NZ$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$13 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$13 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$17 (NZ$9) | NZ$3.39 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (NZ$4.58) | NZ$3.32 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.11 (NZ$2.14) | NZ$4.31 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (NZ$18) | NZ$20 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$5.96 (NZ$3.10) | NZ$3.77 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.76 (NZ$1.96) | NZ$2.27 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 43% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,535 (NZ$1,838) | NZ$3,068 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,817 (NZ$945) | NZ$2,605 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$414 (NZ$215) | NZ$279 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,976 (NZ$1,028) | NZ$2,393 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,212 (NZ$631) | NZ$1,982 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$314 (NZ$163) | NZ$183 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$129 (NZ$67) | NZ$80 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,684 (NZ$1,396) | NZ$753 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$718 (NZ$374) | NZ$234 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$36 (NZ$19) | NZ$12 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$16 (NZ$8) | NZ$28 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 10% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$223 (NZ$116) | NZ$112 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$120 (NZ$62) | NZ$68 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (NZ$140) | NZ$182 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$288 (NZ$150) | NZ$213 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 45% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$82,034 (NZ$42,659) | NZ$35,093 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.02 (NZ$2.61) | NZ$2.12 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$104 (NZ$54) | NZ$213 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | EC$113 (NZ$59) | NZ$30 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 7% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$19 (NZ$10) | NZ$14 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (NZ$12) | NZ$5.22 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (NZ$65) | NZ$62 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$16 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$17 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (NZ$3.48) | NZ$3.47 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (NZ$6) | NZ$4.03 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (NZ$12) | NZ$38 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 23% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (NZ$50) | NZ$64 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (NZ$18) | NZ$36 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$127 (NZ$66) | NZ$216 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$257 (NZ$134) | NZ$135 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$14 (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$11 (NZ$5.74) | NZ$5.38 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.89 (NZ$3.06) | NZ$11 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$884 (NZ$460) | NZ$689 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (NZ$0.52) | NZ$0.32 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$183 (NZ$95) | NZ$81 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$13 (NZ$7) | NZ$34 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 442 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 32% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,900 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$6,066 (EC$11,665) in Castries, Saint Lucia.
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