Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (78元) | 41元 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (98元) | 38元 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (24元) | 15元 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (21元) | 14元 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (37元) | 16元 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (29元) | 10元 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (44元) | 50元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (23元) | 16元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (47元) | 6元 | + 624% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (22元) | 7元 | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (40元) | 89元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (21元) | 8元 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (18元) | 13元 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (4,096元) | 11,256元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (3,879元) | 5,248元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (916元) | 450元 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (6,394元) | 6,564元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (4,404元) | 3,518元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (930元) | 296元 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (309元) | 100元 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (4,972元) | 1,460元 | + 241% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (2,258元) | 553元 | + 308% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (104元) | 43元 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$250 (664元) | 50元 | + 1239% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (364元) | 418元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (146元) | 302元 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (715元) | 553元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (841元) | 705元 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (47,832元) | 137,169元 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (199元) | 228元 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is about the same as in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (16元) | 45元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 59元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (238元) | 114元 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (53元) | 67元 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (43元) | 57元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (21元) | 25元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (21元) | 6元 | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (16元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (66元) | 64元 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (213元) | 169元 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (80元) | 100元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (372元) | 320元 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (40元) | 81元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (43元) | 28元 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (13元) | 19元 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (2,126元) | 3,680元 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (4.46元) | 0.34元 | + 1233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (213元) | 394元 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (14元) | 25元 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 739 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 29% more expensive than in China
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