Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 244% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 244% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$39 (₨1,225) | ₨387 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₨768) | ₨352 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$24 (₨759) | ₨163 | + 366% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$14 (₨431) | ₨60 | + 624% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$16 (₨486) | ₨91 | + 435% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$20 (₨621) | ₨43 | + 1338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$26 (₨801) | ₨269 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (₨621) | ₨196 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$15 (₨466) | ₨36 | + 1210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (₨155) | ₨169 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (₨1,078) | ₨900 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (₨311) | ₨92 | + 236% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$6.00 (₨186) | ₨43 | + 329% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,677 (₨114,256) | ₨56,750 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,559 (₨79,525) | ₨34,704 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$594 (₨18,462) | ₨5,621 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$3,000 (₨93,220) | ₨28,691 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (₨46,610) | ₨16,772 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (₨46,610) | ₨3,792 | + 1129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (₨3,827) | ₨700 | + 447% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,206 (₨68,554) | ₨27,508 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$488 (₨15,174) | ₨10,341 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$63 (₨1,956) | ₨441 | + 344% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨739 | - | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (₨7,768) | ₨2,507 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (₨3,107) | ₨2,720 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$210 (₨6,540) | ₨4,206 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$250 (₨7,768) | ₨3,037 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (₨1,864,393) | ₨2,137,460 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.13 (₨128) | ₨103 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,271 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (₨311) | ₨124 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨932) | ₨238 | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$144 (₨4,460) | ₨1,011 | + 341% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (₨1,119) | ₨324 | + 245% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (₨674) | ₨196 | + 244% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (₨274) | ₨266 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (₨261) | ₨159 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$11 (₨344) | ₨83 | + 315% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$39 (₨1,225) | ₨295 | + 316% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saint Lucia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$173 (₨5,375) | ₨1,532 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$46 (₨1,421) | ₨724 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,684 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨12,429) | ₨2,107 | + 490% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$30 (₨932) | ₨729 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨481) | ₨204 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.94 (₨185) | ₨208 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$3,500 (₨108,756) | ₨42,902 | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.86 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (₨3,107) | ₨1,794 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$20 (₨621) | ₨313 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,438 prices entered by 823 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 124% more expensive than in India
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