Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (Taka 1,564) | Taka 230 | + 580% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Taka 786) | Taka 376 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (Taka 504) | Taka 184 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (Taka 325) | Taka 79 | + 311% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Taka 298) | Taka 105 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (Taka 367) | Taka 54 | + 584% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (Taka 979) | Taka 526 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (Taka 710) | Taka 159 | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (Taka 299) | Taka 28 | + 961% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (Taka 94) | Taka 442 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (Taka 1,244) | Taka 1,478 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (Taka 155) | Taka 102 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 (Taka 77) | Taka 45 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (Taka 133,747) | Taka 64,159 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (Taka 78,689) | Taka 34,477 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (Taka 11,012) | Taka 4,050 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (Taka 86,484) | Taka 39,073 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (Taka 55,058) | Taka 22,885 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (Taka 11,817) | Taka 4,140 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (Taka 4,246) | Taka 1,099 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (Taka 53,301) | Taka 37,254 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (Taka 10,601) | Taka 15,000 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (Taka 629) | Taka 411 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 621 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (Taka 4,953) | Taka 1,987 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (Taka 4,543) | Taka 2,314 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 (Taka 6,524) | Taka 4,295 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (Taka 9,906) | Taka 4,454 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,080,790 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (Taka 176) | Taka 94 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (Taka 2,792) | Taka 1,477 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (Taka 681) | Taka 129 | + 429% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (Taka 704) | Taka 491 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (Taka 4,024) | Taka 1,039 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (Taka 620) | Taka 405 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (Taka 401) | Taka 230 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (Taka 471) | Taka 411 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (Taka 232) | Taka 82 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (Taka 297) | Taka 100 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Taka 483) | Taka 240 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (Taka 3,605) | Taka 1,281 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 (Taka 1,066) | Taka 958 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (Taka 10,987) | Taka 2,103 | + 422% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 1,179 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (Taka 283) | Taka 284 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (Taka 186) | Taka 658 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (Taka 43,132) | Taka 35,756 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (Taka 5,089) | Taka 1,420 | + 258% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (Taka 329) | Taka 259 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 939 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
31.426
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XCD
Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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