Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 8% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (€4.88) | €4.80 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (€2.32) | €1.04 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (€3.05) | €3.22 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$13 (€3.84) | €2.46 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$13 (€4.06) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$17 (€5.06) | €2.51 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (€2.68) | €1.88 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.11 (€1.25) | €1.27 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (€11) | €8 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$5.96 (€1.81) | €2.41 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.76 (€1.14) | €1.65 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 32% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,535 (€1,075) | €1,740 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,817 (€552) | €1,413 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$414 (€126) | €167 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,976 (€601) | €1,102 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,212 (€369) | €770 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$314 (€95) | €96 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$129 (€39) | €30 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,684 (€816) | €545 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$718 (€218) | €153 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$36 (€11) | €10 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$16 (€4.80) | €14 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 29% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$223 (€68) | €95 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$120 (€36) | €46 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (€82) | €125 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$288 (€88) | €164 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 36% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$82,034 (€24,942) | €26,204 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.02 (€1.53) | €1.64 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$104 (€32) | €89 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | EC$113 (€34) | €22 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 5% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$19 (€5.90) | €5.90 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (€7) | €12 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (€38) | €36 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$16 (€4.96) | €4.09 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (€4.83) | €3.21 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$17 (€5.11) | €3.69 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (€2.03) | €1.66 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (€3.68) | €2.38 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 15% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$96 (€29) | €45 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (€11) | €24 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$127 (€39) | €94 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$257 (€78) | €73 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$14 (€4.15) | €9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$11 (€3.35) | €2.98 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.89 (€1.79) | €4.40 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$884 (€269) | €499 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.00 (€0.30) | €0.19 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$183 (€56) | €44 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$13 (€4.02) | €7 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 295 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 25% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,900 in The Hague you would need to make just about €3,672 (EC$12,077) in Castries, Saint Lucia.
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