Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 156% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Taka 1,329) | Taka 253 | + 425% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (Taka 1,661) | Taka 518 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (Taka 405) | Taka 234 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (Taka 360) | Taka 91 | + 297% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (Taka 632) | Taka 150 | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Taka 496) | Taka 78 | + 538% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (Taka 744) | Taka 476 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (Taka 397) | Taka 307 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (Taka 794) | Taka 56 | + 1320% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (Taka 375) | Taka 407 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (Taka 675) | Taka 1,613 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (Taka 356) | Taka 136 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Taka 309) | Taka 72 | + 328% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (Taka 69,387) | Taka 40,565 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (Taka 65,714) | Taka 22,239 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (Taka 15,510) | Taka 4,221 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (Taka 108,322) | Taka 50,272 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (Taka 74,605) | Taka 31,111 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (Taka 15,757) | Taka 5,000 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (Taka 5,242) | Taka 1,266 | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (Taka 84,238) | Taka 49,805 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (Taka 38,256) | Taka 15,000 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (Taka 1,756) | Taka 568 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$250 (Taka 11,255) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (Taka 6,173) | Taka 2,505 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (Taka 2,476) | Taka 2,407 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (Taka 12,110) | Taka 5,268 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (Taka 14,253) | Taka 4,284 | + 233% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (Taka 810,335) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 110 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (Taka 3,376) | Taka 2,433 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (Taka 270) | Taka 250 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (Taka 4,030) | Taka 1,500 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (Taka 900) | Taka 360 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (Taka 732) | Taka 191 | + 283% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (Taka 360) | Taka 794 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (Taka 360) | Taka 158 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (Taka 270) | Taka 200 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (Taka 1,125) | Taka 205 | + 448% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (Taka 3,601) | Taka 1,513 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (Taka 1,351) | Taka 1,024 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (Taka 6,303) | Taka 3,597 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 675) | Taka 1,519 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (Taka 720) | Taka 253 | + 185% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Taka 225) | Taka 606 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (Taka 36,015) | Taka 35,756 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (Taka 76) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (Taka 3,601) | Taka 2,307 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (Taka 243) | Taka 325 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
45.019
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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