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Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$28 (₨728) | ₨386 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$19 (₨496) | ₨255 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (₨409) | ₨143 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (₨164) | ₨52 | + 218% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 (₨399) | ₨71 | + 461% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$7 (₨170) | ₨36 | + 368% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (₨389) | ₨195 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$10 (₨265) | ₨141 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (₨181) | ₨25 | + 634% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.64 (₨120) | ₨121 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 (₨748) | ₨859 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$6 (₨159) | ₨82 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.73 (₨97) | ₨33 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,512 (₨65,270) | ₨30,835 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,529 (₨39,727) | ₨20,677 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$491 (₨12,770) | ₨4,250 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,155 (₨56,009) | ₨23,657 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$978 (₨25,418) | ₨15,194 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$613 (₨15,933) | ₨4,591 | + 247% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$101 (₨2,630) | ₨910 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,696 (₨44,076) | ₨34,312 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (₨8,766) | ₨11,460 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (₨450) | ₨426 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 (₨691) | ₨555 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 (₨5,145) | ₨2,422 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$65 (₨1,681) | ₨2,935 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 (₨5,973) | ₨4,088 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 (₨5,436) | ₨3,316 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$35,600 (₨925,148) | ₨870,351 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$8 (₨220) | ₨79 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (₨2,309) | ₨1,286 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$16 (₨403) | ₨152 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (₨582) | ₨315 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$139 (₨3,608) | ₨1,124 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$12 (₨300) | ₨276 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$17 (₨443) | ₨182 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$14 (₨363) | ₨224 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 (₨135) | ₨125 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨256) | ₨71 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (₨525) | ₨289 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$49 (₨1,284) | ₨1,205 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (₨908) | ₨500 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,132 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$181 (₨4,712) | ₨1,813 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 (₨342) | ₨863 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (₨260) | ₨214 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.30 (₨138) | ₨229 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | EC$300 (₨7,796) | ₨37,379 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$110 (₨2,869) | ₨2,303 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (₨272) | ₨257 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 27,933 prices entered by 3,824 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 74% more expensive than in India
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