Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (74元) | 43元 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (92元) | 37元 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (22元) | 17元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (20元) | 14元 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (35元) | 16元 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (28元) | 9元 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (41元) | 48元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (22元) | 13元 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (44元) | 6元 | + 626% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (21元) | 7元 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (37元) | 97元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (20元) | 9元 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (17元) | 13元 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (3,848元) | 13,898元 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (3,645元) | 8,379元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (860元) | 462元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (6,008元) | 6,525元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (4,138元) | 4,376元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (874元) | 516元 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (291元) | 140元 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (4,672元) | 1,829元 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (2,122元) | 546元 | + 289% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (97元) | 50元 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (28元) | 66元 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (342元) | 511元 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (137元) | 288元 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (672元) | 654元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (790元) | 844元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 28% 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 (44,943元) | 148,501元 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (187元) | 206元 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (15元) | 28元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (224元) | 386元 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (50元) | 30元 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (41元) | 19元 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (20元) | 21元 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (15元) | 16元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (62元) | 82元 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (200元) | 260元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (75元) | 122元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (350元) | 319元 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (37元) | 90元 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (40元) | 31元 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (12元) | 19元 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (1,997元) | 2,968元 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (4.19元) | 0.24元 | + 1618% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (200元) | 410元 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (13元) | 38元 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,176 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is about the same as in China
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