Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 7% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (R$ 61) | R$ 30 | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 105% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.00 | + 285% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$10 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$13 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 184% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$13 (R$ 27) | R$ 30 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$17 (R$ 34) | R$ 9 | + 274% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.11 (R$ 8) | R$ 60 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (R$ 70) | R$ 120 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$5.96 (R$ 12) | R$ 6.00 | + 101% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.76 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.00 | + 154% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 26% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,535 (R$ 7,151) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,817 (R$ 3,675) | R$ 1,450 | + 153% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$414 (R$ 837) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,976 (R$ 3,998) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,212 (R$ 2,453) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$314 (R$ 635) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$129 (R$ 261) | R$ 70 | + 272% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$2,684 (R$ 5,430) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$718 (R$ 1,454) | R$ 300 | + 385% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$36 (R$ 72) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$16 (R$ 32) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 155% | |||
Clothes in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 155% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$223 (R$ 452) | R$ 80 | + 465% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$120 (R$ 242) | R$ 60 | + 304% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (R$ 544) | R$ 500 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$288 (R$ 584) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 63% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$82,034 (R$ 165,968) | R$ 15,000 | + 1006% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.02 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.46 | + 128% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$104 (R$ 211) | R$ 227 | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | EC$113 (R$ 229) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 10% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$19 (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 96% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (R$ 45) | R$ 50 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (R$ 252) | R$ 300 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$16 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$17 (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (R$ 46) | R$ 60 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 57% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (R$ 194) | R$ 200 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (R$ 70) | R$ 80 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$127 (R$ 256) | R$ 300 | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$257 (R$ 520) | R$ 80 | + 549% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$14 (R$ 28) | R$ 80 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$11 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 123% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.89 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.00 | + 138% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$884 (R$ 1,789) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (R$ 2.02) | R$ 0.50 | + 305% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$183 (R$ 369) | R$ 300 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$13 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.00 | + 435% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 34% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 26,791 (EC$13,242) in Castries, Saint Lucia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 20,000 in Paulinia.
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