Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$25 (Taka 785) | Taka 288 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$29 (Taka 903) | Taka 383 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (Taka 386) | Taka 165 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$12 (Taka 371) | Taka 82 | + 355% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$25 (Taka 779) | Taka 116 | + 571% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (Taka 297) | Taka 52 | + 475% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$20 (Taka 628) | Taka 434 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$5.00 (Taka 157) | Taka 186 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$2.25 (Taka 71) | Taka 25 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (Taka 157) | Taka 426 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 (Taka 900) | Taka 1,811 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.65 (Taka 146) | Taka 103 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Taka 226) | Taka 42 | + 440% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,546 (Taka 48,567) | Taka 46,240 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,125 (Taka 35,337) | Taka 27,702 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (Taka 9,425) | Taka 4,496 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,202 (Taka 69,194) | Taka 34,541 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$900 (Taka 28,275) | Taka 19,179 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$900 (Taka 28,275) | Taka 3,784 | + 647% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$174 (Taka 5,478) | Taka 1,257 | + 336% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,000 (Taka 31,417) | Taka 36,803 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$560 (Taka 17,579) | Taka 12,836 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$16 (Taka 514) | Taka 341 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$12 (Taka 377) | Taka 1,289 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 238% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 238% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$117 (Taka 3,687) | Taka 1,745 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$225 (Taka 7,069) | Taka 1,618 | + 337% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (Taka 9,425) | Taka 4,829 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$197 (Taka 6,198) | Taka 3,962 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,174,310 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.66 (Taka 21) | Taka 94 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (Taka 4,202) | Taka 2,580 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$16 (Taka 503) | Taka 189 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Taka 943) | Taka 588 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (Taka 3,142) | Taka 914 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$18 (Taka 557) | Taka 560 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$9 (Taka 273) | Taka 256 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (Taka 484) | Taka 340 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$11 (Taka 342) | Taka 87 | + 293% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 102 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (Taka 713) | Taka 232 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$173 (Taka 5,433) | Taka 1,040 | + 422% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$29 (Taka 907) | Taka 886 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$219 (Taka 6,874) | Taka 2,404 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 471) | Taka 1,227 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$13 (Taka 408) | Taka 393 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Taka 157) | Taka 572 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$200 (Taka 6,283) | Taka 35,756 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$134 (Taka 4,202) | Taka 1,895 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$61 (Taka 1,926) | Taka 277 | + 595% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,392 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
31.417
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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