Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Indonesia
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| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 141% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Rp 122,939) | Rp 62,394 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (Rp 110,646) | Rp 60,225 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$24 (Rp 150,084) | Rp 32,593 | + 360% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$14 (Rp 85,318) | Rp 24,570 | + 247% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$16 (Rp 96,198) | Rp 31,337 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$20 (Rp 122,939) | Rp 14,750 | + 733% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$26 (Rp 158,385) | Rp 72,901 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (Rp 122,939) | Rp 45,403 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$15 (Rp 92,205) | Rp 22,376 | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (Rp 24,588) | Rp 32,966 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (Rp 215,144) | Rp 344,694 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (Rp 61,470) | Rp 18,943 | + 224% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$6.00 (Rp 36,882) | Rp 15,178 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$7,000 (Rp 43,028,806) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,000 (Rp 12,293,945) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$594 (Rp 3,652,279) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,800 (Rp 17,211,522) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (Rp 6,146,972) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (Rp 9,220,458) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 548% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (Rp 757,018) | Rp 378,883 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,206 (Rp 13,561,450) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 323% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$488 (Rp 3,001,683) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$63 (Rp 386,988) | Rp 91,402 | + 323% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$15 (Rp 92,205) | Rp 83,441 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$220 (Rp 1,352,334) | Rp 651,126 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (Rp 614,697) | Rp 458,661 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$200 (Rp 1,229,394) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (Rp 1,844,092) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (Rp 368,818,338) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.13 (Rp 25,387) | Rp 12,092 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 193% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (Rp 61,470) | Rp 22,456 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Rp 184,409) | Rp 96,147 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Rp 922,046) | Rp 264,826 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (Rp 221,291) | Rp 66,604 | + 232% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (Rp 133,343) | Rp 26,592 | + 401% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (Rp 54,182) | Rp 33,023 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (Rp 51,711) | Rp 27,953 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$11 (Rp 67,976) | Rp 21,349 | + 218% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (Rp 153,674) | Rp 84,361 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 (Rp 368,818) | Rp 261,890 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$46 (Rp 281,033) | Rp 96,262 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$200 (Rp 1,229,394) | Rp 397,663 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (Rp 73,764) | Rp 149,637 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Rp 95,099) | Rp 38,785 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6.00 (Rp 36,882) | Rp 50,891 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$3,500 (Rp 21,514,403) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 211% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$120 (Rp 737,637) | Rp 433,566 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$200 (Rp 1,229,394) | Rp 43,715 | + 2712% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 391 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia
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