Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$34 (87元) | 45元 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$21 (54元) | 34元 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$19 (49元) | 15元 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (18元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (33元) | 13元 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (20元) | 8元 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (37元) | 59元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (40元) | 15元 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (18元) | 6.00元 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.76 (12元) | 5.17元 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$33 (86元) | 112元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (16元) | 8元 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.43 (9元) | 14元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,292 (5,960元) | 9,398元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,308 (3,402元) | 4,943元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$429 (1,116元) | 431元 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,699 (4,417元) | 5,740元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$904 (2,351元) | 3,007元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$319 (829元) | 285元 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$107 (279元) | 96元 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (4,410元) | 2,464元 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (877元) | 561元 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (45元) | 38元 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 (69元) | 47元 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 (515元) | 481元 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$65 (168元) | 250元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 (598元) | 647元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 (544元) | 620元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$35,600 (92,569元) | 134,340元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (15元) | 7元 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (231元) | 149元 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (56元) | 37元 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (58元) | 45元 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$115 (300元) | 347元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (51元) | 62元 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$14 (37元) | 47元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$19 (50元) | 31元 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 (14元) | 8元 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (25元) | 12元 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (59元) | 71元 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$85 (221元) | 177元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (81元) | 100元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$231 (600元) | 395元 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 (34元) | 68元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (26元) | 33元 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (15元) | 31元 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,123 (2,921元) | 3,256元 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.31元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (421元) | 335元 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (27元) | 22元 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,067 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 22% more expensive than in China
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