- Cost of Living
- Saint Lucia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$31 (81元) | 53元 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (50元) | 33元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (39元) | 15元 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 (15元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (33元) | 16元 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$17 (44元) | 8元 | + 436% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (39元) | 63元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (41元) | 13元 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$8 (19元) | 7元 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.58 (14元) | 5.64元 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (99元) | 114元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (22元) | 8元 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.71 (15元) | 12元 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,720 (9,563元) | 9,680元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,188 (5,624元) | 4,478元 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$411 (1,057元) | 425元 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,668 (6,859元) | 5,710元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$4,067 (10,455元) | 3,523元 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$1,025 (2,635元) | 304元 | + 766% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$68 (175元) | 88元 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,042 (2,678元) | 2,242元 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$594 (1,528元) | 678元 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$33 (85元) | 40元 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$7 (17元) | 39元 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (643元) | 554元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$48 (122元) | 280元 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$250 (643元) | 614元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (771元) | 672元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 100% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$85,000 (218,520元) | 145,666元 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$13 (34元) | 7元 | + 372% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$78 (201元) | 154元 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 (51元) | 26元 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (322元) | 425元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (48元) | 37元 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6.00 (15元) | 10元 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (31元) | 14元 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (51元) | 59元 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$93 (239元) | 159元 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (84元) | 86元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$260 (668元) | 375元 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (30元) | 60元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$14 (35元) | 34元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6 (16元) | 34元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (257元) | 300元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,243 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 56% more expensive than in China
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