Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$34 (Rp 173,588) | Rp 62,389 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$21 (Rp 106,353) | Rp 50,984 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$19 (Rp 97,846) | Rp 29,325 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (Rp 36,664) | Rp 18,889 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (Rp 66,117) | Rp 26,350 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (Rp 39,479) | Rp 15,739 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Rp 73,359) | Rp 69,458 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (Rp 80,108) | Rp 39,153 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (Rp 35,945) | Rp 19,538 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.76 (Rp 24,604) | Rp 30,210 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$33 (Rp 170,589) | Rp 433,415 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (Rp 31,612) | Rp 15,764 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.43 (Rp 17,720) | Rp 14,528 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,292 (Rp 11,838,582) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,308 (Rp 6,757,474) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$429 (Rp 2,216,715) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,699 (Rp 8,772,482) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$904 (Rp 4,668,975) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$319 (Rp 1,647,466) | Rp 660,848 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$107 (Rp 554,602) | Rp 281,571 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (Rp 8,759,467) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (Rp 1,742,158) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (Rp 89,357) | Rp 52,955 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 (Rp 137,081) | Rp 55,185 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 (Rp 1,022,579) | Rp 658,752 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$65 (Rp 334,022) | Rp 531,171 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 (Rp 1,187,076) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 (Rp 1,080,334) | Rp 911,737 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$35,600 (Rp 183,860,644) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (Rp 29,002) | Rp 9,131 | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (Rp 458,791) | Rp 360,956 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 122% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (Rp 111,994) | Rp 32,065 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (Rp 115,686) | Rp 138,988 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$115 (Rp 596,497) | Rp 257,547 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (Rp 101,966) | Rp 41,237 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$14 (Rp 74,087) | Rp 24,297 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$19 (Rp 99,605) | Rp 30,182 | + 230% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 (Rp 26,879) | Rp 19,131 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Rp 49,432) | Rp 14,080 | + 251% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (Rp 116,205) | Rp 66,998 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$85 (Rp 438,580) | Rp 184,609 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$31 (Rp 160,773) | Rp 105,675 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$231 (Rp 1,191,455) | Rp 433,102 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 (Rp 68,050) | Rp 128,455 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Rp 51,612) | Rp 46,128 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (Rp 30,558) | Rp 51,877 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,123 (Rp 5,801,771) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,406 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (Rp 836,402) | Rp 588,150 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (Rp 54,046) | Rp 22,910 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,373 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia
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