Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$34 (₨940) | ₨373 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$21 (₨576) | ₨278 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (₨561) | ₨137 | + 308% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (₨241) | ₨51 | + 369% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 (₨417) | ₨71 | + 487% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 (₨280) | ₨36 | + 686% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (₨483) | ₨212 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (₨632) | ₨134 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (₨252) | ₨28 | + 789% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.76 (₨133) | ₨127 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (₨1,107) | ₨810 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (₨171) | ₨84 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.43 (₨96) | ₨35 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,292 (₨64,138) | ₨32,334 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,000 (₨55,960) | ₨19,852 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$429 (₨12,009) | ₨4,343 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,699 (₨47,527) | ₨22,135 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$904 (₨25,295) | ₨13,235 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$319 (₨8,925) | ₨3,267 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$107 (₨3,005) | ₨734 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (₨47,456) | ₨29,901 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (₨9,438) | ₨10,367 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (₨484) | ₨378 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 (₨743) | ₨361 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 (₨5,540) | ₨2,384 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$65 (₨1,810) | ₨2,608 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 (₨6,431) | ₨3,751 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 (₨5,853) | ₨2,694 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨934,217 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (₨157) | ₨75 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (₨2,486) | ₨1,170 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (₨607) | ₨98 | + 520% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (₨627) | ₨200 | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$115 (₨3,232) | ₨915 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (₨552) | ₨245 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$14 (₨401) | ₨176 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$19 (₨540) | ₨234 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 (₨146) | ₨147 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨268) | ₨69 | + 286% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (₨630) | ₨233 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$85 (₨2,376) | ₨1,230 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$32 (₨900) | ₨475 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$231 (₨6,455) | ₨1,930 | + 234% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 (₨369) | ₨681 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (₨280) | ₨217 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (₨166) | ₨202 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (₨38,403) | ₨33,946 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (₨4,531) | ₨1,807 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (₨293) | ₨259 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,602 prices entered by 2,346 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 100% more expensive than in India
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