Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 122% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (53元) | 44元 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (48元) | 38元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$24 (65元) | 15元 | + 343% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$14 (37元) | 14元 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$16 (42元) | 15元 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$20 (53元) | 11元 | + 392% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$26 (68元) | 50元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (53元) | 16元 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$15 (40元) | 6元 | + 515% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (11元) | 7元 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (93元) | 89元 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (27元) | 8元 | + 236% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$6.00 (16元) | 12元 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$7,000 (18,585元) | 11,793元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,000 (5,310元) | 4,991元 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$594 (1,577元) | 429元 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,800 (7,434元) | 6,388元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (2,655元) | 3,587元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (3,983元) | 296元 | + 1245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (327元) | 100元 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,206 (5,857元) | 1,460元 | + 301% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$488 (1,296元) | 553元 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$63 (167元) | 45元 | + 270% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$15 (40元) | 50元 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$220 (584元) | 418元 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (266元) | 302元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$200 (531元) | 553元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (797元) | 705元 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 11% 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 (159,301元) | 142,248元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.13 (11元) | 8元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 217元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (27元) | 45元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (80元) | 60元 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (398元) | 114元 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (96元) | 67元 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (58元) | 57元 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (23元) | 25元 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (22元) | 6元 | + 262% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$11 (29元) | 15元 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (66元) | 64元 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 88% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 (159元) | 169元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$46 (121元) | 100元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$200 (531元) | 320元 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (32元) | 81元 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (41元) | 28元 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6.00 (16元) | 19元 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$3,500 (9,293元) | 3,720元 | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$120 (319元) | 374元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$200 (531元) | 25元 | + 2045% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 760 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 64% more expensive than in China
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