Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (Taka 1,613) | Taka 532 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Taka 810) | Taka 488 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (Taka 519) | Taka 263 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (Taka 335) | Taka 98 | + 241% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Taka 307) | Taka 134 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (Taka 379) | Taka 96 | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (Taka 1,009) | Taka 329 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (Taka 732) | Taka 203 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (Taka 308) | Taka 27 | + 1023% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (Taka 97) | Taka 530 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (Taka 1,283) | Taka 1,346 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (Taka 159) | Taka 112 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 (Taka 80) | Taka 58 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 178% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (Taka 137,910) | Taka 43,087 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (Taka 81,139) | Taka 21,416 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (Taka 11,354) | Taka 4,489 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (Taka 89,176) | Taka 37,342 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (Taka 56,772) | Taka 20,129 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (Taka 12,185) | Taka 3,105 | + 292% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (Taka 4,378) | Taka 947 | + 362% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (Taka 54,960) | Taka 36,542 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (Taka 10,931) | Taka 16,205 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (Taka 648) | Taka 369 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Taka 324) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (Taka 5,107) | Taka 2,612 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (Taka 4,684) | Taka 3,117 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 (Taka 6,727) | Taka 9,947 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (Taka 10,214) | Taka 6,827 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (Taka 182) | Taka 91 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (Taka 2,879) | Taka 1,696 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (Taka 703) | Taka 296 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (Taka 726) | Taka 1,395 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (Taka 4,149) | Taka 1,191 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (Taka 640) | Taka 498 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (Taka 413) | Taka 208 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (Taka 486) | Taka 690 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (Taka 239) | Taka 173 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (Taka 306) | Taka 229 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Taka 498) | Taka 304 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (Taka 3,718) | Taka 1,410 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 885 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (Taka 11,329) | Taka 3,617 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (Taka 324) | Taka 1,328 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (Taka 292) | Taka 393 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (Taka 192) | Taka 594 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (Taka 44,475) | Taka 35,756 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (Taka 5,248) | Taka 1,057 | + 397% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 268 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 586 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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