Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 143% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$25 (R$ 41) | R$ 29 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$29 (R$ 47) | R$ 26 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$12 (R$ 19) | R$ 3.32 | + 478% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$32 (R$ 52) | R$ 7 | + 634% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.61 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$20 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$5.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.96 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$2.25 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 4.00 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.53 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 (R$ 47) | R$ 39 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.65 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.31 | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,388 (R$ 3,879) | R$ 3,240 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,125 (R$ 1,827) | R$ 1,910 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$223 (R$ 362) | R$ 564 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,202 (R$ 3,577) | R$ 2,037 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$900 (R$ 1,462) | R$ 1,338 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$900 (R$ 1,462) | R$ 343 | + 326% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$174 (R$ 283) | R$ 79 | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,000 (R$ 1,624) | R$ 1,537 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$560 (R$ 909) | R$ 428 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$16 (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$12 (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$117 (R$ 191) | R$ 199 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$225 (R$ 365) | R$ 171 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (R$ 487) | R$ 306 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$197 (R$ 320) | R$ 243 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,691 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.66 (R$ 1.07) | R$ 4.35 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (R$ 217) | R$ 211 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$16 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (R$ 49) | R$ 43 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$110 (R$ 179) | R$ 241 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$18 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$9 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$11 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.27 | + 235% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.66 | + 343% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (R$ 37) | R$ 37 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$173 (R$ 281) | R$ 100 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$29 (R$ 47) | R$ 51 | - 8% | |
| 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$219 (R$ 355) | R$ 177 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$17 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$200 (R$ 325) | R$ 2,791 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$164 (R$ 266) | R$ 114 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$61 (R$ 100) | R$ 10 | + 885% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,470 prices entered by 1,232 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 57% more expensive than in Brazil
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