Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 139% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (R$ 42) | R$ 28 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (R$ 52) | R$ 27 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$7 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.88 | + 330% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.60 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (R$ 37) | R$ 4.57 | + 706% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.83 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (R$ 31) | R$ 38 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.36 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 108% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,657 (R$ 5,546) | R$ 3,100 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,423 (R$ 2,971) | R$ 1,821 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 (R$ 424) | R$ 491 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,321 (R$ 4,845) | R$ 2,061 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,800 (R$ 3,758) | R$ 1,276 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (R$ 731) | R$ 357 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (R$ 243) | R$ 79 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (R$ 2,714) | R$ 1,685 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$350 (R$ 731) | R$ 466 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (R$ 81) | R$ 22 | + 262% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$80 (R$ 167) | R$ 211 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (R$ 115) | R$ 193 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$150 (R$ 313) | R$ 326 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (R$ 313) | R$ 249 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (R$ 37,579) | R$ 87,981 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.46 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (R$ 157) | R$ 224 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$80 (R$ 167) | R$ 218 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (R$ 42) | R$ 15 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 204% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.97 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.09 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (R$ 52) | R$ 44 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (R$ 167) | R$ 94 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (R$ 63) | R$ 52 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (R$ 292) | R$ 183 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 197% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (R$ 1,670) | R$ 3,524 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (R$ 3.51) | R$ 1.27 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (R$ 167) | R$ 117 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,699 prices entered by 1,573 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 52% more expensive than in Brazil
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