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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$35 (88元) | 48元 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$25 (62元) | 34元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 14元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (17元) | 14元 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (26元) | 15元 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 61元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.75 (9元) | 5.64元 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 112元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (22元) | 7元 | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.50 (11元) | 11元 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,400 (10,913元) | 8,884元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,236 (3,066元) | 4,292元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 423元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,300 (3,224元) | 5,129元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$800 (1,984元) | 3,286元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$170 (422元) | 281元 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$164 (406元) | 88元 | + 361% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (6,200元) | 2,046元 | + 203% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$800 (1,984元) | 714元 | + 178% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$40 (99元) | 36元 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$22 (54元) | 40元 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$100 (248元) | 525元 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 281元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$338 (839元) | 629元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (372元) | 675元 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$125,455 (311,151元) | 143,741元 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.77 (7元) | 7元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 150元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 33元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (248元) | 249元 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$6 (16元) | 39元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (50元) | 56元 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (99元) | 155元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$48 (119元) | 89元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 951元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$106 (263元) | 386元 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 59元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$12 (30元) | 34元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$3.00 (7元) | 30元 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,237元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$135 (335元) | 297元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 21元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,159 prices entered by 525 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 20% more expensive than in China
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