Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (₨1,353) | ₨343 | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨680) | ₨292 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (₨436) | ₨141 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (₨281) | ₨52 | + 437% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (₨258) | ₨75 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (₨318) | ₨37 | + 761% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (₨847) | ₨233 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (₨614) | ₨150 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (₨258) | ₨32 | + 714% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (₨82) | ₨137 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (₨1,076) | ₨716 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (₨134) | ₨86 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 (₨67) | ₨35 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 228% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 228% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (₨115,698) | ₨33,209 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (₨68,070) | ₨20,109 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (₨9,526) | ₨4,391 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (₨74,813) | ₨18,247 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (₨47,628) | ₨11,868 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (₨10,223) | ₨3,639 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (₨3,673) | ₨712 | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (₨46,108) | ₨29,927 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (₨9,170) | ₨10,869 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (₨544) | ₨398 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨272) | ₨220 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (₨4,284) | ₨2,376 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (₨3,930) | ₨2,495 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 (₨5,644) | ₨3,665 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (₨8,569) | ₨2,737 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨943,208 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (₨153) | ₨83 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (₨2,415) | ₨1,167 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (₨590) | ₨99 | + 496% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (₨609) | ₨216 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (₨3,481) | ₨630 | + 453% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (₨537) | ₨319 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (₨347) | ₨170 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (₨408) | ₨260 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (₨201) | ₨139 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (₨257) | ₨72 | + 256% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨418) | ₨216 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (₨3,119) | ₨1,196 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 (₨922) | ₨478 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (₨9,504) | ₨1,484 | + 540% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (₨272) | ₨517 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (₨245) | ₨180 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (₨161) | ₨187 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (₨37,312) | ₨38,405 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (₨4,403) | ₨1,487 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (₨284) | ₨273 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,583 prices entered by 1,811 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 127% more expensive than in India
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