Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Albania
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 62% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (1,038 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (1,298 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (317 Lek) | 459 Lek | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (281 Lek) | 188 Lek | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$14 (494 Lek) | 345 Lek | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (388 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 156% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (581 Lek) | 570 Lek | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (310 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (620 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 520% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (293 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 202% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (527 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (278 Lek) | 185 Lek | + 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (241 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 246% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (54,200 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (51,331 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (12,115 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (84,614 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (58,276 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (12,308 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (4,094 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (65,801 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 126% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (29,883 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (1,371 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$15 (527 Lek) | 959 Lek | - 45% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 19% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (4,822 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (1,934 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (9,459 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (11,133 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 20% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (632,976 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 188 Lek | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (2,637 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 70% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 22% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (211 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 500 Lek | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (3,148 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (703 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 181% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (571 Lek) | 375 Lek | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (281 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (281 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (211 Lek) | 250 Lek | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (879 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 76% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 8% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (2,813 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (1,055 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (4,923 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (527 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (563 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 181% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (176 Lek) | 308 Lek | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (28,132 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (59 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (2,813 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (190 Lek) | 345 Lek | - 45% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 9% more expensive than in Albania
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