- Cost of Living
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 (R$ 49) | R$ 29 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$25 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 3.27 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 4.68 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 5.62 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 3.26 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.75 (R$ 5.21) | R$ 4.57 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.45 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.23 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,400 (R$ 6,115) | R$ 3,160 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,236 (R$ 1,718) | R$ 1,960 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 579 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,300 (R$ 1,807) | R$ 2,142 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$800 (R$ 1,112) | R$ 1,340 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$170 (R$ 236) | R$ 408 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$164 (R$ 227) | R$ 83 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (R$ 3,474) | R$ 1,720 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$800 (R$ 1,112) | R$ 433 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$40 (R$ 56) | R$ 21 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$22 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$100 (R$ 139) | R$ 206 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$338 (R$ 470) | R$ 330 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (R$ 208) | R$ 259 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$125,455 (R$ 174,346) | R$ 86,213 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.77 (R$ 3.85) | R$ 4.30 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (R$ 139) | R$ 238 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$6 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (R$ 28) | R$ 39 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (R$ 56) | R$ 97 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$48 (R$ 67) | R$ 51 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$106 (R$ 147) | R$ 175 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$12 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$3.00 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 11 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,720 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$135 (R$ 188) | R$ 116 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,345 prices entered by 2,591 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 29% more expensive than in Brazil
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