Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Brazil
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Food | + 109% | |||
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Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (R$ 62) | R$ 39 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (R$ 77) | R$ 38 | + 106% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.58 | + 200% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$14 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 193% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (R$ 37) | R$ 7 | + 454% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 171% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (R$ 31) | R$ 50 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.55 | + 215% | |
Housing | + 109% | |||
Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (R$ 3,221) | R$ 4,099 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (R$ 3,051) | R$ 2,721 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (R$ 720) | R$ 722 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (R$ 5,029) | R$ 3,017 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (R$ 3,464) | R$ 1,989 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (R$ 732) | R$ 529 | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (R$ 243) | R$ 91 | + 167% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (R$ 3,911) | R$ 1,793 | + 118% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (R$ 1,776) | R$ 650 | + 173% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (R$ 82) | R$ 31 | + 160% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$250 (R$ 523) | R$ 22 | + 2282% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (R$ 287) | R$ 287 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (R$ 115) | R$ 279 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (R$ 562) | R$ 412 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (R$ 662) | R$ 316 | + 109% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (R$ 37,621) | R$ 117,213 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 6 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (R$ 157) | R$ 246 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 21 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 51 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (R$ 187) | R$ 288 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (R$ 42) | R$ 24 | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (R$ 34) | R$ 14 | + 147% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 123% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.67 | + 121% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (R$ 52) | R$ 60 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (R$ 167) | R$ 115 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (R$ 63) | R$ 61 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 243 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (R$ 293) | R$ 239 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (R$ 31) | R$ 34 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (R$ 1,672) | R$ 3,819 | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (R$ 3.51) | R$ 1.45 | + 142% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (R$ 167) | R$ 140 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 35% more expensive than in Brazil
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