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$50 (124元) | 43元 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (62元) | 37元 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (40元) | 17元 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (26元) | 14元 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (24元) | 16元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (29元) | 9元 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (78元) | 48元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (56元) | 13元 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (24元) | 6元 | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (7元) | 7元 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (99元) | 97元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (12元) | 9元 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (10,626元) | 13,898元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (6,252元) | 8,379元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (875元) | 462元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (6,871元) | 6,525元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (4,374元) | 4,376元 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (939元) | 516元 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (337元) | 140元 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (4,235元) | 1,829元 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (842元) | 546元 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (50元) | 50元 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (25元) | 66元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (394元) | 511元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (361元) | 288元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 (518元) | 654元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (787元) | 844元 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (14元) | 8元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (222元) | 206元 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (54元) | 28元 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (56元) | 27元 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (320元) | 386元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (49元) | 30元 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (32元) | 19元 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (37元) | 44元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (18元) | 21元 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (24元) | 16元 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (38元) | 82元 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Saint Lucia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (286元) | 260元 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (873元) | 319元 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (25元) | 90元 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (22元) | 31元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (15元) | 19元 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (3,427元) | 2,968元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (404元) | 410元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 38元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,157 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 21% more expensive than in China
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