Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$34 (Taka 1,059) | Taka 263 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$21 (Taka 649) | Taka 344 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (Taka 631) | Taka 162 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (Taka 272) | Taka 74 | + 268% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 (Taka 470) | Taka 112 | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (Taka 315) | Taka 50 | + 536% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (Taka 544) | Taka 581 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (Taka 712) | Taka 172 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (Taka 284) | Taka 26 | + 1002% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.76 (Taka 150) | Taka 391 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (Taka 1,247) | Taka 1,738 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (Taka 193) | Taka 103 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.43 (Taka 108) | Taka 41 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,292 (Taka 72,225) | Taka 59,451 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,000 (Taka 63,016) | Taka 33,978 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$429 (Taka 13,524) | Taka 4,046 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,699 (Taka 53,519) | Taka 35,113 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$904 (Taka 28,484) | Taka 15,590 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$319 (Taka 10,051) | Taka 3,803 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$107 (Taka 3,384) | Taka 1,167 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (Taka 53,440) | Taka 35,909 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (Taka 10,629) | Taka 13,069 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (Taka 545) | Taka 431 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 (Taka 836) | Taka 852 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 (Taka 6,239) | Taka 1,746 | + 257% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$65 (Taka 2,038) | Taka 1,826 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 (Taka 7,242) | Taka 5,220 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 (Taka 6,591) | Taka 4,121 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,253,970 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (Taka 177) | Taka 96 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (Taka 2,799) | Taka 2,898 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (Taka 683) | Taka 133 | + 414% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (Taka 706) | Taka 498 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$115 (Taka 3,639) | Taka 1,000 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (Taka 622) | Taka 400 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$14 (Taka 452) | Taka 164 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$19 (Taka 608) | Taka 356 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 (Taka 164) | Taka 84 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 302) | Taka 141 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (Taka 709) | Taka 167 | + 325% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$85 (Taka 2,676) | Taka 1,289 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$32 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 888 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$231 (Taka 7,269) | Taka 1,790 | + 306% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 (Taka 415) | Taka 817 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Taka 315) | Taka 304 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (Taka 186) | Taka 536 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (Taka 43,245) | Taka 35,756 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (Taka 5,103) | Taka 1,882 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (Taka 330) | Taka 272 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,414 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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