Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$25 (Taka 785) | Taka 230 | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$29 (Taka 902) | Taka 360 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (Taka 386) | Taka 186 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$12 (Taka 371) | Taka 75 | + 393% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$32 (Taka 1,002) | Taka 112 | + 797% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (Taka 297) | Taka 63 | + 374% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$20 (Taka 628) | Taka 565 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$5.00 (Taka 157) | Taka 163 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$2.25 (Taka 71) | Taka 30 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (Taka 157) | Taka 459 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 (Taka 899) | Taka 1,498 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.65 (Taka 146) | Taka 104 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Taka 226) | Taka 41 | + 445% | |
| 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$2,946 (Taka 92,459) | Taka 69,161 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,125 (Taka 35,298) | Taka 38,721 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$223 (Taka 6,991) | Taka 3,871 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,202 (Taka 69,119) | Taka 40,269 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$900 (Taka 28,245) | Taka 25,689 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$900 (Taka 28,245) | Taka 4,188 | + 574% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$158 (Taka 4,958) | Taka 1,184 | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,000 (Taka 31,383) | Taka 37,952 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$560 (Taka 17,560) | Taka 16,117 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$16 (Taka 514) | Taka 417 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$12 (Taka 377) | Taka 852 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$117 (Taka 3,683) | Taka 1,820 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$225 (Taka 7,061) | Taka 2,240 | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (Taka 9,415) | Taka 6,495 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$197 (Taka 6,192) | Taka 4,346 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,957,960 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.66 (Taka 21) | Taka 94 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (Taka 4,198) | Taka 2,498 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$16 (Taka 502) | Taka 147 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Taka 941) | Taka 576 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$110 (Taka 3,462) | Taka 1,109 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$18 (Taka 557) | Taka 406 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$9 (Taka 273) | Taka 237 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (Taka 484) | Taka 405 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$11 (Taka 342) | Taka 86 | + 295% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 114 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (Taka 716) | Taka 240 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$173 (Taka 5,427) | Taka 1,140 | + 376% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$29 (Taka 906) | Taka 913 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,331 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$219 (Taka 6,867) | Taka 2,046 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Taka 471) | Taka 1,157 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$17 (Taka 521) | Taka 302 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Taka 157) | Taka 600 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$200 (Taka 6,277) | Taka 35,756 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$164 (Taka 5,136) | Taka 1,453 | + 253% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$61 (Taka 1,924) | Taka 269 | + 616% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,178 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
31.383
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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