Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 175% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (R$ 100) | R$ 28 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (R$ 50) | R$ 27 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 319% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (R$ 21) | R$ 3.94 | + 429% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.54 | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (R$ 63) | R$ 18 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (R$ 45) | R$ 7 | + 533% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.61 | + 316% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.98 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (R$ 80) | R$ 39 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 3.47 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 151% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (R$ 8,566) | R$ 3,055 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (R$ 5,040) | R$ 1,836 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (R$ 705) | R$ 501 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (R$ 5,539) | R$ 2,153 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (R$ 3,526) | R$ 1,313 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (R$ 757) | R$ 369 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (R$ 272) | R$ 80 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (R$ 3,414) | R$ 1,697 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (R$ 679) | R$ 480 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (R$ 40) | R$ 23 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (R$ 317) | R$ 199 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (R$ 291) | R$ 187 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 (R$ 418) | R$ 329 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (R$ 634) | R$ 248 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 89,783 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.64 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (R$ 179) | R$ 222 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (R$ 44) | R$ 16 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (R$ 45) | R$ 41 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (R$ 258) | R$ 217 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (R$ 40) | R$ 15 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.89 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.15 | + 359% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (R$ 31) | R$ 45 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (R$ 231) | R$ 94 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 (R$ 68) | R$ 53 | + 28% | |
| 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$350 (R$ 704) | R$ 176 | + 299% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (R$ 20) | R$ 25 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (R$ 2,763) | R$ 3,584 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (R$ 326) | R$ 117 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,872 prices entered by 1,813 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 88% more expensive than in Brazil
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