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Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$28 (R$ 41) | R$ 28 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$19 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.37 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$7 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.90 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$10 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.77 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.31 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.64 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.62 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 (R$ 42) | R$ 39 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$6 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.73 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 3.13 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,512 (R$ 3,658) | R$ 3,055 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,529 (R$ 2,226) | R$ 1,895 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$491 (R$ 716) | R$ 670 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,155 (R$ 3,139) | R$ 2,127 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$978 (R$ 1,425) | R$ 1,297 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$613 (R$ 893) | R$ 403 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (R$ 147) | R$ 80 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,696 (R$ 2,470) | R$ 1,730 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (R$ 491) | R$ 419 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (R$ 25) | R$ 19 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 (R$ 288) | R$ 204 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$65 (R$ 94) | R$ 181 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 (R$ 335) | R$ 334 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 (R$ 305) | R$ 253 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$35,600 (R$ 51,849) | R$ 86,549 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$8 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.39 | + 181% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (R$ 129) | R$ 203 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$16 (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (R$ 33) | R$ 53 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$139 (R$ 202) | R$ 233 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$12 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$17 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$14 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.90 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.02 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (R$ 29) | R$ 38 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$49 (R$ 72) | R$ 97 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (R$ 51) | R$ 49 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$181 (R$ 264) | R$ 179 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.30 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | EC$300 (R$ 437) | R$ 2,609 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$110 (R$ 161) | R$ 111 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 20,377 prices entered by 2,041 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 21% more expensive than in Brazil
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