- Cost of Living
- Saint Lucia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 (88元) | 50元 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (49元) | 34元 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (38元) | 15元 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (13元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$20 (49元) | 16元 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$17 (43元) | 8元 | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (38元) | 57元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (40元) | 13元 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$8 (19元) | 6元 | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (10元) | 5.62元 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (96元) | 115元 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$6.00 (15元) | 7元 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.75 (9元) | 12元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,773 (6,966元) | 9,312元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,780 (4,471元) | 4,326元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$522 (1,310元) | 438元 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,840 (7,134元) | 5,527元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$1,160 (2,914元) | 3,447元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$840 (2,110元) | 302元 | + 600% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$87 (220元) | 83元 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,042 (2,616元) | 2,087元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$594 (1,493元) | 714元 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$33 (83元) | 36元 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$9 (22元) | 38元 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (628元) | 556元 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$48 (119元) | 260元 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$275 (691元) | 624元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$275 (691元) | 694元 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 86% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$85,000 (213,510元) | 143,509元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$8 (20元) | 7元 | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$123 (309元) | 156元 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 (50元) | 26元 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (377元) | 493元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (47元) | 36元 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.50 (14元) | 9元 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (30元) | 13元 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (57元) | 57元 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$93 (233元) | 149元 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (87元) | 86元 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 777元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (251元) | 375元 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (25元) | 58元 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$14 (34元) | 34元 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (13元) | 33元 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,255元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.03元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (251元) | 309元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$8 (20元) | 20元 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,383 prices entered by 535 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.512
CNY
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 41% more expensive than in China
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