Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 150% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Taka 1,158) | Taka 350 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (Taka 1,448) | Taka 507 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (Taka 353) | Taka 210 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (Taka 314) | Taka 88 | + 258% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (Taka 551) | Taka 129 | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (Taka 433) | Taka 90 | + 381% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (Taka 649) | Taka 369 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (Taka 346) | Taka 221 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (Taka 692) | Taka 33 | + 1991% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (Taka 327) | Taka 386 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (Taka 589) | Taka 1,412 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (Taka 310) | Taka 110 | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Taka 269) | Taka 70 | + 286% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 122% 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 60,483) | Taka 52,964 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (Taka 57,281) | Taka 24,651 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (Taka 13,520) | Taka 2,870 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (Taka 94,422) | Taka 34,158 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (Taka 65,031) | Taka 20,892 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (Taka 13,735) | Taka 2,246 | + 511% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (Taka 4,569) | Taka 1,396 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (Taka 73,428) | Taka 35,407 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (Taka 33,347) | Taka 15,748 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (Taka 1,530) | Taka 491 | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (Taka 441) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (Taka 5,381) | Taka 2,970 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (Taka 2,158) | Taka 3,111 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (Taka 10,556) | Taka 6,985 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (Taka 12,424) | Taka 4,408 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 18% 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 706,346) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 111 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (Taka 2,943) | Taka 1,500 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 43% 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 235) | Taka 191 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 436 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (Taka 3,513) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (Taka 785) | Taka 487 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (Taka 638) | Taka 286 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (Taka 314) | Taka 502 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (Taka 314) | Taka 80 | + 293% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (Taka 235) | Taka 212 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (Taka 981) | Taka 389 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (Taka 3,139) | Taka 1,168 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (Taka 1,177) | Taka 858 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (Taka 5,494) | Taka 2,051 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 589) | Taka 1,000 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (Taka 628) | Taka 215 | + 192% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Taka 196) | Taka 522 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (Taka 31,393) | Taka 35,756 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (Taka 66) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (Taka 3,139) | Taka 1,760 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (Taka 212) | Taka 274 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 586 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
39.241
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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