Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (R$ 93) | R$ 30 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (R$ 47) | R$ 31 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.40 | + 340% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (R$ 58) | R$ 20 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (R$ 42) | R$ 7 | + 478% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.84 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (R$ 5.62) | R$ 5.70 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (R$ 74) | R$ 43 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 (R$ 4.61) | R$ 3.78 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 128% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (R$ 7,970) | R$ 2,829 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (R$ 4,689) | R$ 1,997 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (R$ 656) | R$ 590 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (R$ 5,154) | R$ 2,234 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (R$ 3,281) | R$ 1,471 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (R$ 704) | R$ 418 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (R$ 253) | R$ 84 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (R$ 3,176) | R$ 1,988 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (R$ 632) | R$ 588 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (R$ 295) | R$ 241 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (R$ 271) | R$ 218 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 (R$ 389) | R$ 347 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (R$ 590) | R$ 263 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,744 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (R$ 166) | R$ 222 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (R$ 42) | R$ 50 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (R$ 240) | R$ 245 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.63 | + 282% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (R$ 29) | R$ 47 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (R$ 215) | R$ 92 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 54 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (R$ 655) | R$ 190 | + 245% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 28 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (R$ 2,570) | R$ 3,925 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (R$ 303) | R$ 123 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,274 prices entered by 2,021 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 61% more expensive than in Brazil
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