- Cost of Living
- Saint Lucia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 179% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$31 (₨833) | ₨422 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (₨517) | ₨266 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (₨397) | ₨142 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 (₨159) | ₨52 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (₨344) | ₨71 | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$17 (₨451) | ₨39 | + 1063% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (₨404) | ₨202 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (₨424) | ₨138 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$8 (₨199) | ₨25 | + 707% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.58 (₨148) | ₨122 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (₨1,016) | ₨828 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (₨225) | ₨81 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.71 (₨151) | ₨33 | + 364% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,720 (₨98,508) | ₨30,957 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,188 (₨57,926) | ₨21,009 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$411 (₨10,890) | ₨4,538 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,668 (₨70,655) | ₨24,583 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$4,067 (₨107,688) | ₨15,559 | + 592% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$1,025 (₨27,143) | ₨3,826 | + 609% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$68 (₨1,801) | ₨827 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,042 (₨27,582) | ₨33,861 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$594 (₨15,735) | ₨10,647 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$33 (₨874) | ₨380 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$7 (₨176) | ₨551 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (₨6,620) | ₨2,403 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$48 (₨1,258) | ₨2,661 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$250 (₨6,620) | ₨3,751 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (₨7,944) | ₨2,914 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$85,000 (₨2,250,846) | ₨878,278 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$13 (₨354) | ₨78 | + 353% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$78 (₨2,074) | ₨1,352 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 (₨530) | ₨136 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨285 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (₨3,322) | ₨1,553 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨257 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (₨497) | ₨178 | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨225 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6.00 (₨159) | ₨135 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (₨318) | ₨72 | + 343% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (₨530) | ₨277 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$93 (₨2,459) | ₨1,190 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (₨865) | ₨472 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$260 (₨6,885) | ₨1,765 | + 290% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (₨305) | ₨618 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$14 (₨357) | ₨195 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6 (₨166) | ₨208 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (₨2,648) | ₨1,881 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨252 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,829 prices entered by 4,576 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 133% more expensive than in India
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