Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 187% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨903) | ₨373 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (₨1,129) | ₨321 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (₨275) | ₨169 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (₨245) | ₨58 | + 324% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (₨430) | ₨92 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (₨337) | ₨39 | + 766% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (₨506) | ₨239 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (₨270) | ₨154 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (₨540) | ₨31 | + 1664% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (₨255) | ₨169 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (₨459) | ₨775 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (₨242) | ₨89 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨210) | ₨38 | + 456% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (₨47,153) | ₨40,472 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (₨44,656) | ₨24,259 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (₨10,540) | ₨5,263 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (₨73,611) | ₨24,750 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (₨50,698) | ₨14,691 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (₨10,707) | ₨6,007 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (₨3,562) | ₨665 | + 435% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (₨57,245) | ₨29,903 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (₨25,997) | ₨11,999 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (₨1,193) | ₨535 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (₨344) | ₨428 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (₨4,195) | ₨2,524 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (₨1,683) | ₨2,741 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (₨8,229) | ₨4,298 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (₨9,686) | ₨3,255 | + 198% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (₨550,670) | ₨1,326,030 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨105 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (₨2,294) | ₨1,104 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (₨184) | ₨141 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨276 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (₨2,739) | ₨905 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (₨612) | ₨396 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (₨497) | ₨223 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (₨245) | ₨281 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (₨245) | ₨167 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (₨184) | ₨98 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (₨765) | ₨306 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (₨2,447) | ₨1,449 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (₨918) | ₨600 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,497 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (₨4,283) | ₨1,867 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨459) | ₨756 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (₨489) | ₨220 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨153) | ₨182 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (₨24,474) | ₨51,617 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (₨51) | ₨1.39 | + 3585% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (₨2,447) | ₨1,597 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (₨165) | ₨270 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,823 prices entered by 1,231 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 91% more expensive than in India
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