Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$26 (68元) | 46元 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$32 (84元) | 40元 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (39元) | 16元 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$20 (52元) | 18元 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (26元) | 19元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (13元) | 11元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$22 (58元) | 63元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (52元) | 15元 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (25元) | 6元 | + 292% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (13元) | 7元 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$30 (79元) | 118元 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$2.50 (7元) | 8元 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.60 (15元) | 16元 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (6,554元) | 15,059元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,500 (3,932元) | 9,006元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$500 (1,311元) | 421元 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$3,000 (7,865元) | 7,547元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (3,932元) | 4,347元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (3,932元) | 262元 | + 1400% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (323元) | 115元 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,500 (3,932元) | 1,143元 | + 244% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (786元) | 589元 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (79元) | 39元 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (655元) | 529元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (262元) | 248元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$210 (552元) | 626元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$250 (655元) | 828元 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (157,294元) | 161,247元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.49 (12元) | 9元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (26元) | 39元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (79元) | 27元 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$120 (315元) | 391元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (94元) | 53元 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (49元) | 33元 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (23元) | 34元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6 (16元) | 13元 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (31元) | 15元 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$30 (79元) | 74元 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 (157元) | 265元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$36 (95元) | 110元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,049元) | 348元 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (26元) | 79元 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (39元) | 29元 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (13元) | 18元 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$799 (2,095元) | 3,321元 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (262元) | 410元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,397 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 17% more expensive than in China
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