- Cost of Living
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 (91元) | 53元 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$25 (64元) | 34元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 15元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (27元) | 16元 | + 69% | |
| 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 | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.75 (10元) | 5.78元 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 111元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (22元) | 8元 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.45 (11元) | 12元 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,400 (11,254元) | 9,733元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,236 (3,162元) | 4,487元 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 446元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,300 (3,325元) | 5,612元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$800 (2,046元) | 3,578元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$170 (435元) | 325元 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$164 (418元) | 85元 | + 390% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (6,394元) | 2,229元 | + 187% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$800 (2,046元) | 670元 | + 205% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$40 (102元) | 39元 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$22 (56元) | 38元 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$100 (256元) | 558元 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 270元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$338 (865元) | 612元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (384元) | 685元 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$125,455 (320,866元) | 143,984元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.77 (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 153元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 27元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (256元) | 456元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 28元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$6 (16元) | 37元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 37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 (51元) | 60元 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (102元) | 155元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$48 (123元) | 87元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 749元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$106 (271元) | 368元 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$12 (31元) | 34元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$3.00 (8元) | 34元 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,274元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$135 (345元) | 300元 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,389 prices entered by 552 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.558
CNY
/
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 19% more expensive than in China
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