Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (48元) | 56元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (60元) | 37元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$7 (17元) | 16元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (19元) | 13元 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 (36元) | 14元 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (26元) | 8元 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (40元) | 56元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (21元) | 13元 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (42元) | 7元 | + 504% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (12元) | 6元 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (36元) | 119元 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (14元) | 9元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (10元) | 10元 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,657 (6,364元) | 7,754元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,423 (3,409元) | 4,503元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 (487元) | 412元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,321 (5,560元) | 6,949元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,800 (4,312元) | 4,162元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (838元) | 272元 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (279元) | 88元 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (3,114元) | 2,091元 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$350 (838元) | 619元 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (93元) | 43元 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (27元) | 41元 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$80 (192元) | 415元 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (132元) | 206元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$150 (359元) | 590元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (359元) | 663元 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (43,118元) | 159,594元 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 (7元) | 6元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (180元) | 176元 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (14元) | 30元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$80 (192元) | 440元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (48元) | 35元 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (39元) | 38元 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (19元) | 36元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (19元) | 10元 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (14元) | 11元 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (60元) | 80元 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (192元) | 206元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (72元) | 97元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (335元) | 429元 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (36元) | 67元 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (38元) | 35元 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (12元) | 32元 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (1,916元) | 3,096元 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (4.02元) | 0.68元 | + 488% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (192元) | 481元 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (14元) | 23元 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,056 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
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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