Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 142% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (R$ 55) | R$ 30 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (R$ 69) | R$ 31 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.40 | + 241% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (R$ 33) | R$ 4.86 | + 580% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.69 | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 43 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.79 | + 239% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (R$ 2,886) | R$ 2,823 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (R$ 2,733) | R$ 1,997 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (R$ 645) | R$ 590 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (R$ 4,506) | R$ 2,234 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (R$ 3,103) | R$ 1,476 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (R$ 655) | R$ 418 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (R$ 218) | R$ 84 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (R$ 3,504) | R$ 1,988 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (R$ 1,591) | R$ 588 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (R$ 73) | R$ 26 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (R$ 257) | R$ 241 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (R$ 103) | R$ 218 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (R$ 504) | R$ 347 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (R$ 593) | R$ 263 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (R$ 33,707) | R$ 98,744 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 (R$ 5.44) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (R$ 140) | R$ 224 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (R$ 168) | R$ 244 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.63 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (R$ 47) | R$ 47 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (R$ 150) | R$ 93 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (R$ 56) | R$ 54 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (R$ 262) | R$ 190 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 28 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (R$ 1,498) | R$ 3,925 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (R$ 3.15) | R$ 1.23 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (R$ 150) | R$ 123 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,323 prices entered by 2,020 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 35% more expensive than in Brazil
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