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Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$28 (Taka 876) | Taka 303 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$19 (Taka 597) | Taka 420 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (Taka 492) | Taka 237 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Taka 198) | Taka 76 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 (Taka 480) | Taka 106 | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$7 (Taka 205) | Taka 59 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (Taka 468) | Taka 355 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$10 (Taka 319) | Taka 154 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Taka 218) | Taka 25 | + 759% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.64 (Taka 145) | Taka 393 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 (Taka 900) | Taka 1,924 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$6 (Taka 191) | Taka 102 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.73 (Taka 117) | Taka 50 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,512 (Taka 78,518) | Taka 39,704 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,529 (Taka 47,790) | Taka 34,418 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$491 (Taka 15,363) | Taka 3,564 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,155 (Taka 67,377) | Taka 40,144 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$978 (Taka 30,577) | Taka 22,336 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$613 (Taka 19,167) | Taka 3,597 | + 433% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (Taka 3,164) | Taka 1,468 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,696 (Taka 53,022) | Taka 40,792 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (Taka 10,545) | Taka 12,653 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (Taka 541) | Taka 317 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 (Taka 831) | Taka 563 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 (Taka 6,190) | Taka 2,187 | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$65 (Taka 2,022) | Taka 2,145 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 (Taka 7,185) | Taka 4,980 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 (Taka 6,539) | Taka 3,868 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$35,600 (Taka 1,112,925) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$8 (Taka 264) | Taka 87 | + 202% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (Taka 2,777) | Taka 3,138 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$16 (Taka 485) | Taka 272 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (Taka 700) | Taka 579 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$139 (Taka 4,340) | Taka 1,088 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$12 (Taka 361) | Taka 319 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$17 (Taka 533) | Taka 319 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$14 (Taka 436) | Taka 385 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 (Taka 163) | Taka 92 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 308) | Taka 117 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (Taka 632) | Taka 270 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$49 (Taka 1,544) | Taka 1,216 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (Taka 1,092) | Taka 736 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$181 (Taka 5,668) | Taka 2,227 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 (Taka 412) | Taka 1,143 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Taka 313) | Taka 322 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.30 (Taka 166) | Taka 420 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | EC$300 (Taka 9,378) | Taka 35,756 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$110 (Taka 3,451) | Taka 1,592 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (Taka 327) | Taka 224 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,917 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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