- Cost of Living
- Saint Lucia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$31 (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.27 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$17 (R$ 25) | R$ 4.80 | + 414% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.65 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$8 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.28 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.58 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.56 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (R$ 56) | R$ 40 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.71 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.25 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,720 (R$ 5,392) | R$ 3,154 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,188 (R$ 3,171) | R$ 1,959 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$411 (R$ 596) | R$ 582 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,668 (R$ 3,867) | R$ 2,166 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$4,067 (R$ 5,894) | R$ 1,362 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$1,025 (R$ 1,486) | R$ 418 | + 256% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$68 (R$ 99) | R$ 83 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,042 (R$ 1,510) | R$ 1,730 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$594 (R$ 861) | R$ 425 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$33 (R$ 48) | R$ 21 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$7 (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (R$ 362) | R$ 206 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$48 (R$ 69) | R$ 181 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$250 (R$ 362) | R$ 333 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (R$ 435) | R$ 256 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$85,000 (R$ 123,198) | R$ 87,329 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$13 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.33 | + 347% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$78 (R$ 114) | R$ 203 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (R$ 182) | R$ 235 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.08 | + 327% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (R$ 29) | R$ 40 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$93 (R$ 135) | R$ 95 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (R$ 47) | R$ 51 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$260 (R$ 377) | R$ 179 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (R$ 17) | R$ 23 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$14 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,723 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (R$ 145) | R$ 116 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,547 prices entered by 2,445 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 59% more expensive than in Brazil
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