Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$26 (Rp 143,073) | Rp 45,378 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$32 (Rp 174,968) | Rp 54,330 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (Rp 82,389) | Rp 27,591 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$20 (Rp 109,852) | Rp 19,722 | + 457% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (Rp 54,926) | Rp 26,707 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (Rp 27,463) | Rp 18,501 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$22 (Rp 120,837) | Rp 56,542 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (Rp 109,852) | Rp 42,973 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (Rp 52,223) | Rp 22,558 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (Rp 27,463) | Rp 34,959 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$30 (Rp 164,778) | Rp 337,317 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$2.50 (Rp 13,731) | Rp 20,426 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.60 (Rp 30,785) | Rp 17,971 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (Rp 13,731,476) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,500 (Rp 8,238,885) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$500 (Rp 2,746,295) | Rp 496,641 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$3,000 (Rp 16,477,771) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (Rp 8,238,885) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (Rp 8,238,885) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 580% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (Rp 676,429) | Rp 400,530 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,500 (Rp 8,238,885) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (Rp 1,647,777) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (Rp 164,778) | Rp 43,866 | + 276% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (Rp 1,373,148) | Rp 624,572 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (Rp 549,259) | Rp 439,901 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$210 (Rp 1,156,097) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$250 (Rp 1,373,148) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (Rp 329,555,420) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.49 (Rp 24,667) | Rp 11,904 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 136% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (Rp 54,926) | Rp 36,367 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Rp 164,778) | Rp 60,467 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$120 (Rp 659,111) | Rp 313,421 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (Rp 197,733) | Rp 130,123 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (Rp 102,986) | Rp 19,595 | + 426% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (Rp 48,414) | Rp 34,558 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6 (Rp 34,107) | Rp 30,035 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (Rp 65,911) | Rp 15,580 | + 323% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$30 (Rp 164,778) | Rp 88,350 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 (Rp 329,555) | Rp 216,012 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$36 (Rp 197,999) | Rp 104,481 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Rp 2,197,036) | Rp 383,761 | + 473% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (Rp 54,926) | Rp 162,937 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Rp 82,389) | Rp 36,298 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Rp 27,463) | Rp 40,791 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$799 (Rp 4,388,580) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (Rp 549,259) | Rp 496,553 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 35,528 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 664 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia
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