Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to China
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| 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 (77元) | 47元 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (97元) | 40元 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (24元) | 15元 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (21元) | 16元 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (37元) | 18元 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (29元) | 10元 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (43元) | 61元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (23元) | 15元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (46元) | 7元 | + 594% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (22元) | 6元 | + 248% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (39元) | 119元 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (21元) | 9元 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (18元) | 15元 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 10% 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 (4,033元) | 11,988元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (3,820元) | 6,948元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (902元) | 489元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (6,296元) | 6,875元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (4,336元) | 4,568元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (916元) | 358元 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (305元) | 107元 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (4,896元) | 1,370元 | + 257% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (2,224元) | 717元 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (102元) | 35元 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (29元) | 46元 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (359元) | 489元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (144元) | 245元 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (704元) | 604元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (828元) | 781元 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 20% 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 (47,101元) | 156,400元 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (196元) | 218元 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (16元) | 37元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (234元) | 407元 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (52元) | 46元 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (43元) | 44元 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (21元) | 38元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (21元) | 11元 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (16元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (65元) | 77元 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (209元) | 214元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (79元) | 105元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,346元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (366元) | 410元 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (39元) | 70元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (42元) | 31元 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (13元) | 17元 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (2,093元) | 3,025元 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (4.40元) | 0.27元 | + 1546% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (209元) | 373元 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (14元) | 23元 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,595 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 14% more expensive than in China
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