Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (₨1,433) | ₨330 | + 334% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨720) | ₨293 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (₨461) | ₨163 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (₨298) | ₨54 | + 455% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (₨273) | ₨82 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (₨337) | ₨41 | + 727% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (₨897) | ₨216 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (₨651) | ₨152 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (₨274) | ₨29 | + 849% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (₨86) | ₨149 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (₨1,140) | ₨767 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (₨142) | ₨87 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 (₨71) | ₨35 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 245% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (₨122,547) | ₨31,400 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (₨72,099) | ₨20,122 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (₨10,089) | ₨4,477 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (₨79,242) | ₨22,933 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (₨50,447) | ₨14,192 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (₨10,828) | ₨3,664 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (₨3,891) | ₨511 | + 662% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (₨48,838) | ₨29,219 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (₨9,713) | ₨12,383 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (₨576) | ₨416 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₨288) | ₨320 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (₨4,538) | ₨2,328 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (₨4,163) | ₨2,564 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 (₨5,978) | ₨3,571 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (₨9,076) | ₨3,002 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨980,422 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (₨162) | ₨108 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (₨2,558) | ₨1,414 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (₨624) | ₨140 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (₨645) | ₨303 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (₨3,687) | ₨1,443 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (₨568) | ₨402 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (₨367) | ₨190 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (₨432) | ₨248 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (₨213) | ₨152 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (₨272) | ₨72 | + 279% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨443) | ₨373 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (₨3,303) | ₨1,357 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨595 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (₨10,067) | ₨2,086 | + 383% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (₨288) | ₨594 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (₨259) | ₨229 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (₨170) | ₨175 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (₨39,520) | ₨46,652 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (₨4,663) | ₨1,530 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨244 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,548 prices entered by 974 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 117% more expensive than in India
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