- Cost of Living
- Saint Lucia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$31 (Taka 981) | Taka 333 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (Taka 608) | Taka 409 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (Taka 467) | Taka 157 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 (Taka 187) | Taka 74 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (Taka 405) | Taka 96 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$17 (Taka 530) | Taka 61 | + 764% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (Taka 476) | Taka 371 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (Taka 499) | Taka 145 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$8 (Taka 234) | Taka 23 | + 910% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.58 (Taka 174) | Taka 277 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (Taka 1,196) | Taka 2,546 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (Taka 265) | Taka 98 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.71 (Taka 178) | Taka 42 | + 323% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,500 (Taka 46,745) | Taka 43,458 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,300 (Taka 40,512) | Taka 29,565 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$293 (Taka 9,115) | Taka 4,531 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,668 (Taka 83,149) | Taka 38,416 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$4,067 (Taka 126,731) | Taka 21,466 | + 490% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$1,025 (Taka 31,942) | Taka 4,037 | + 691% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$68 (Taka 2,119) | Taka 2,049 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,042 (Taka 32,460) | Taka 43,047 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$594 (Taka 18,518) | Taka 17,643 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$33 (Taka 1,028) | Taka 302 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$7 (Taka 207) | Taka 484 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (Taka 7,791) | Taka 2,256 | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$70 (Taka 2,181) | Taka 2,451 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$250 (Taka 7,791) | Taka 4,339 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (Taka 9,349) | Taka 3,732 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$85,000 (Taka 2,648,878) | Taka 2,721,140 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$13 (Taka 417) | Taka 94 | + 344% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$60 (Taka 1,870) | Taka 1,731 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 (Taka 623) | Taka 257 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 362 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (Taka 3,909) | Taka 1,258 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 431 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (Taka 584) | Taka 255 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 301 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6.00 (Taka 187) | Taka 85 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (Taka 374) | Taka 104 | + 260% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (Taka 623) | Taka 326 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$93 (Taka 2,894) | Taka 994 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (Taka 1,018) | Taka 765 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,781 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$260 (Taka 8,102) | Taka 2,668 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (Taka 358) | Taka 698 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$14 (Taka 421) | Taka 268 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6 (Taka 195) | Taka 555 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 11 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (Taka 3,116) | Taka 3,613 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 237 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,467 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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