Cost of living in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 92% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary)
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| Food in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 144% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| EC$30 (3,350 Ft) | 1,883 Ft | 78% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| EC$20 (2,259 Ft) | 1,476 Ft | 53% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| EC$16 (1,792 Ft) | 709 Ft | 153% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| EC$8 (850 Ft) | 220 Ft | 286% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| EC$11 (1,201 Ft) | 493 Ft | 144% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| EC$13 (1,411 Ft) | 436 Ft | 224% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| EC$13 (1,491 Ft) | 889 Ft | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| EC$17 (1,858 Ft) | 304 Ft | 511% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| EC$9 (983 Ft) | 190 Ft | 418% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| EC$4.11 (459 Ft) | 210 Ft | 119% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| EC$35 (3,877 Ft) | 1,157 Ft | 235% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| EC$5.96 (666 Ft) | 384 Ft | 73% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| EC$3.73 (416 Ft) | 114 Ft | 264% |
| Housing in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 128% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| EC$3,535 (394,457 Ft) | 151,666 Ft | 160% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| EC$1,817 (202,724 Ft) | 92,379 Ft | 119% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| EC$414 (46,168 Ft) | 39,779 Ft | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| EC$1,976 (220,537 Ft) | 88,189 Ft | 150% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| EC$1,212 (135,306 Ft) | 48,559 Ft | 179% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| EC$314 (35,044 Ft) | 26,962 Ft | 30% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| EC$129 (14,372 Ft) | 3,094 Ft | 365% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| EC$2,684 (299,511 Ft) | 112,253 Ft | 167% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| EC$718 (80,179 Ft) | 19,854 Ft | 304% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| EC$36 (3,980 Ft) | 3,012 Ft | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| EC$16 (1,763 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | 14% |
| Clothes in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 32% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| EC$213 (23,812 Ft) | 16,177 Ft | 47% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| EC$115 (12,866 Ft) | 10,262 Ft | 25% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| EC$260 (29,029 Ft) | 22,129 Ft | 31% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| EC$269 (30,062 Ft) | 22,117 Ft | 36% |
| Transportation in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 82% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| EC$82,034 (9,154,530 Ft) | 6,397,140 Ft | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| EC$5.02 (561 Ft) | 360 Ft | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| EC$104 (11,616 Ft) | 6,624 Ft | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| EC$113 (12,635 Ft) | 2,364 Ft | 434% |
| Personal Care in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 68% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| EC$19 (2,166 Ft) | 1,946 Ft | 11% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| EC$22 (2,500 Ft) | 1,885 Ft | 33% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| EC$122 (13,647 Ft) | 5,440 Ft | 151% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| EC$16 (1,821 Ft) | 696 Ft | 162% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| EC$16 (1,772 Ft) | 1,302 Ft | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| EC$17 (1,875 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | 71% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| EC$7 (726 Ft) | 322 Ft | 126% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| EC$12 (1,284 Ft) | 525 Ft | 145% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| EC$22 (2,425 Ft) | 1,262 Ft | 92% |
| Entertainment in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) is 47% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| EC$96 (10,698 Ft) | 3,794 Ft | 182% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| EC$35 (3,873 Ft) | 2,935 Ft | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| EC$127 (14,135 Ft) | 8,980 Ft | 57% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| EC$257 (28,658 Ft) | 6,435 Ft | 345% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| EC$14 (1,522 Ft) | 1,658 Ft | 8% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| EC$11 (1,231 Ft) | 455 Ft | 170% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| EC$5.89 (657 Ft) | 448 Ft | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| EC$884 (98,668 Ft) | 381,014 Ft | 74% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| EC$1.00 (112 Ft) | 44 Ft | 153% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| EC$183 (20,378 Ft) | 7,950 Ft | 156% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| EC$13 (1,475 Ft) | 1,130 Ft | 31% |
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For example, you would need at least 854,969 Ft (EC$7,661) in Castries, Saint Lucia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 445,000 Ft in Veszprém.