Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$26 (Taka 1,043) | Taka 324 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$32 (Taka 1,276) | Taka 492 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (Taka 601) | Taka 196 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$20 (Taka 801) | Taka 92 | + 767% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (Taka 400) | Taka 132 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (Taka 200) | Taka 78 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$22 (Taka 881) | Taka 608 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (Taka 801) | Taka 223 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (Taka 381) | Taka 33 | + 1063% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (Taka 200) | Taka 384 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$30 (Taka 1,201) | Taka 1,400 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$2.50 (Taka 100) | Taka 111 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.60 (Taka 224) | Taka 70 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 217% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (Taka 100,105) | Taka 43,758 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,500 (Taka 60,063) | Taka 25,202 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$500 (Taka 20,021) | Taka 3,035 | + 560% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$3,000 (Taka 120,127) | Taka 22,952 | + 423% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (Taka 60,063) | Taka 18,549 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (Taka 60,063) | Taka 7,137 | + 742% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (Taka 4,931) | Taka 1,213 | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,500 (Taka 60,063) | Taka 31,061 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (Taka 12,013) | Taka 17,904 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (Taka 1,201) | Taka 417 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (Taka 10,011) | Taka 2,410 | + 315% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (Taka 4,004) | Taka 3,066 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$210 (Taka 8,428) | Taka 6,410 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$250 (Taka 10,011) | Taka 4,273 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (Taka 2,402,531) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.49 (Taka 180) | Taka 107 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (Taka 400) | Taka 285 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Taka 1,201) | Taka 513 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$120 (Taka 4,805) | Taka 1,500 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (Taka 1,442) | Taka 425 | + 239% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (Taka 751) | Taka 333 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (Taka 353) | Taka 376 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6 (Taka 249) | Taka 85 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (Taka 481) | Taka 89 | + 441% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$30 (Taka 1,201) | Taka 445 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 (Taka 2,403) | Taka 1,308 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$36 (Taka 1,443) | Taka 852 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Taka 16,017) | Taka 2,051 | + 681% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (Taka 400) | Taka 999 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Taka 601) | Taka 248 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Taka 200) | Taka 564 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$799 (Taka 31,994) | Taka 35,756 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (Taka 4,004) | Taka 2,601 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 291 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 687 prices entered by 255 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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