Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$25 (66元) | 42元 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$29 (76元) | 34元 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (32元) | 15元 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$12 (31元) | 15元 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$32 (84元) | 13元 | + 536% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (25元) | 8元 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$20 (53元) | 47元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$5.00 (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$2.25 (5.93元) | 5.82元 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (13元) | 5.43元 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 (76元) | 103元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.65 (12元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (19元) | 14元 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,843 (7,498元) | 8,580元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,125 (2,966元) | 4,449元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$223 (587元) | 386元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,202 (5,809元) | 5,174元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$900 (2,374元) | 3,034元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$900 (2,374元) | 280元 | + 747% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$158 (417元) | 87元 | + 378% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,000 (2,637元) | 2,283元 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$560 (1,476元) | 525元 | + 181% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$16 (43元) | 38元 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$12 (32元) | 50元 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$117 (310元) | 443元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$225 (593元) | 233元 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (791元) | 593元 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$197 (520元) | 532元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 131,184元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.66 (1.74元) | 7元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (353元) | 151元 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$16 (42元) | 32元 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (79元) | 34元 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$110 (291元) | 357元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$18 (47元) | 40元 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$9 (23元) | 50元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (41元) | 33元 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$11 (29元) | 8元 | + 255% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (26元) | 11元 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (60元) | 74元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$173 (456元) | 179元 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$29 (76元) | 96元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$219 (577元) | 359元 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (40元) | 67元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$17 (44元) | 32元 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (13元) | 28元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$200 (527元) | 3,283元 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$164 (432元) | 312元 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$61 (162元) | 20元 | + 711% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,484 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 52% more expensive than in China
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