Cost of living in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Žilina, Slovakia
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 61% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 (€11) | €5.19 | + 107% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €4.72 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €2.81 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €0.71 | - | |
12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.33) | €2.08 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.64 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.69 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.12 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.52 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.75 (€1.13) | €0.69 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €3.40 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (€2.64) | €1.20 | + 119% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.45 (€1.35) | €0.35 | + 289% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 63% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,941 (€1,191) | €558 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,236 (€374) | €374 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €142 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,300 (€393) | €373 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$800 (€242) | €300 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$170 (€51) | €69 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$164 (€49) | €13 | + 288% | |
40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (€756) | €389 | + 94% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$800 (€242) | €79 | + 205% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$40 (€12) | €5.82 | + 108% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$22 (€7) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 7% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$100 (€30) | €55 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €26 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$338 (€102) | €63 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (€45) | €81 | - 44% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 24% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$125,455 (€37,926) | €20,154 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.56 (€0.77) | €1.18 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €19 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 11% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.06 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (€30) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.45 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$6 (€1.89) | €3.50 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.56 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.76 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 2% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (€12) | €15 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$48 (€15) | €13 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €23 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$106 (€32) | €26 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €3.77 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.65 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$4.00 (€1.21) | €1.13 | + 7% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €27 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €3.37 | - | |
TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 02, 2018.
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Cost of living in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) is 33% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,259
(EC$7,472)
in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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