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$50 (119元) | 54元 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (60元) | 36元 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (38元) | 15元 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (25元) | 14元 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (32元) | 14元 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (28元) | 9元 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (75元) | 56元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (54元) | 12元 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (23元) | 6元 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (7元) | 6元 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (95元) | 108元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (12元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.99 (7元) | 10元 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (10,203元) | 7,480元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (6,003元) | 4,546元 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (840元) | 406元 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (6,597元) | 6,893元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (4,200元) | 3,954元 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (901元) | 261元 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (324元) | 84元 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (4,066元) | 2,223元 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (809元) | 622元 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (48元) | 47元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (24元) | 44元 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (599元) | 359元 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$200 (479元) | 227元 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (719元) | 569元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (1,199元) | 513元 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 160,747元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (13元) | 6元 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (213元) | 177元 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (52元) | 29元 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (54元) | 35元 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$143 (343元) | 441元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (47元) | 31元 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (31元) | 38元 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (36元) | 33元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$12 (29元) | 9元 | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$15 (36元) | 11元 | + 241% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (60元) | 84元 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (275元) | 201元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 (81元) | 94元 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 978元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (838元) | 413元 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (24元) | 70元 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (22元) | 34元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (14元) | 31元 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (3,290元) | 3,170元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.55元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (388元) | 419元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (25元) | 22元 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,955 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 44% more expensive than in China
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