Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$26 (₨802) | ₨384 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$32 (₨980) | ₨353 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (₨462) | ₨173 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$20 (₨616) | ₨58 | + 966% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (₨308) | ₨85 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (₨154) | ₨47 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$22 (₨677) | ₨262 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (₨616) | ₨164 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (₨293) | ₨32 | + 823% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (₨154) | ₨173 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$30 (₨923) | ₨796 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$2.50 (₨77) | ₨98 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.60 (₨173) | ₨40 | + 334% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (₨76,944) | ₨54,213 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,500 (₨46,166) | ₨33,306 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$500 (₨15,389) | ₨4,784 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$3,000 (₨92,332) | ₨33,154 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (₨46,166) | ₨18,976 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (₨46,166) | ₨5,231 | + 783% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (₨3,790) | ₨646 | + 486% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,500 (₨46,166) | ₨31,090 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (₨9,233) | ₨11,916 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (₨923) | ₨571 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨578 | - | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (₨7,694) | ₨2,290 | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (₨3,078) | ₨2,801 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$210 (₨6,478) | ₨4,377 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$250 (₨7,694) | ₨3,238 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (₨1,846,647) | ₨1,723,340 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.49 (₨138) | ₨105 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨910 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (₨308) | ₨155 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨923) | ₨289 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$120 (₨3,693) | ₨932 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (₨1,108) | ₨381 | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (₨577) | ₨204 | + 183% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (₨271) | ₨288 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6 (₨191) | ₨178 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (₨369) | ₨94 | + 294% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$30 (₨923) | ₨323 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 (₨1,847) | ₨1,414 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$36 (₨1,109) | ₨624 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨12,311) | ₨1,861 | + 562% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (₨308) | ₨817 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨462) | ₨216 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨154) | ₨179 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$799 (₨24,591) | ₨53,125 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (₨3,078) | ₨1,478 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨286 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,606 prices entered by 1,270 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 84% more expensive than in India
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