Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$26 (R$ 48) | R$ 36 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$32 (R$ 58) | R$ 34 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$20 (R$ 37) | R$ 5.84 | + 528% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$22 (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (R$ 37) | R$ 9 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.68 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$30 (R$ 55) | R$ 44 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$2.50 (R$ 4.59) | R$ 9 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.60 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.91 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (R$ 4,587) | R$ 3,728 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,752) | R$ 2,506 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$500 (R$ 917) | R$ 595 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$3,000 (R$ 5,504) | R$ 2,629 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,752) | R$ 1,696 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,752) | R$ 510 | + 439% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (R$ 226) | R$ 89 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,752) | R$ 1,998 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (R$ 550) | R$ 628 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (R$ 459) | R$ 250 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (R$ 183) | R$ 247 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$210 (R$ 386) | R$ 410 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$250 (R$ 459) | R$ 304 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (R$ 110,076) | R$ 116,376 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.49 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.54 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 230 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 22 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (R$ 55) | R$ 44 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$120 (R$ 220) | R$ 265 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (R$ 66) | R$ 23 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.28 | + 317% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$30 (R$ 55) | R$ 55 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 (R$ 110) | R$ 113 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$36 (R$ 66) | R$ 66 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 210 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (R$ 734) | R$ 199 | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 29 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$799 (R$ 1,466) | R$ 4,212 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (R$ 183) | R$ 125 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,941 prices entered by 1,645 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 44% more expensive than in Brazil
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