Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 101% 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$ 36 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (R$ 68) | R$ 34 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.83 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.67 | + 477% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 44 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.91 | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (R$ 2,860) | R$ 3,724 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (R$ 2,708) | R$ 2,509 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (R$ 639) | R$ 584 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (R$ 4,465) | R$ 2,631 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (R$ 3,075) | R$ 1,691 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (R$ 649) | R$ 513 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (R$ 216) | R$ 89 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (R$ 3,472) | R$ 2,002 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (R$ 1,577) | R$ 631 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (R$ 72) | R$ 29 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (R$ 254) | R$ 251 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (R$ 102) | R$ 247 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (R$ 499) | R$ 410 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (R$ 587) | R$ 304 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (R$ 33,398) | R$ 116,441 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 5.55 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (R$ 139) | R$ 231 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 20% 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$ 22 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (R$ 166) | R$ 266 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (R$ 37) | R$ 23 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.37 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (R$ 46) | R$ 55 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (R$ 148) | R$ 114 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (R$ 56) | R$ 67 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (R$ 260) | R$ 198 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 29 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (R$ 1,484) | R$ 4,322 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (R$ 3.12) | R$ 1.29 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (R$ 148) | R$ 125 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,825 prices entered by 1,647 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 18% more expensive than in Brazil
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