Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 173% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$34 (R$ 65) | R$ 28 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$21 (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (R$ 39) | R$ 8 | + 416% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.39 | + 392% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.54 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (R$ 44) | R$ 6 | + 619% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.11 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.76 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.70 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (R$ 77) | R$ 38 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.43 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.40 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,292 (R$ 4,433) | R$ 3,364 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,000 (R$ 3,868) | R$ 1,922 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$429 (R$ 830) | R$ 481 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,699 (R$ 3,285) | R$ 1,977 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$904 (R$ 1,748) | R$ 1,289 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$319 (R$ 617) | R$ 293 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$107 (R$ 208) | R$ 78 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (R$ 3,280) | R$ 1,525 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (R$ 652) | R$ 438 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (R$ 33) | R$ 24 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 (R$ 51) | R$ 16 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 (R$ 383) | R$ 217 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$65 (R$ 125) | R$ 176 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 (R$ 445) | R$ 310 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 (R$ 405) | R$ 243 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,541 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.32 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (R$ 172) | R$ 208 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (R$ 42) | R$ 18 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (R$ 43) | R$ 38 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$115 (R$ 223) | R$ 241 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (R$ 38) | R$ 16 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$14 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$19 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.34 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 3.69 | + 402% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (R$ 44) | R$ 40 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$85 (R$ 164) | R$ 101 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$32 (R$ 62) | R$ 51 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$231 (R$ 446) | R$ 179 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 (R$ 25) | R$ 24 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (R$ 2,654) | R$ 3,010 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (R$ 313) | R$ 114 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,000 prices entered by 1,122 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 63% more expensive than in Brazil
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