Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Indonesia
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| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (Rp 270,765) | Rp 61,205 | + 342% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Rp 136,024) | Rp 48,353 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (Rp 87,188) | Rp 29,046 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (Rp 56,309) | Rp 21,836 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (Rp 51,586) | Rp 22,834 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (Rp 63,620) | Rp 14,630 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (Rp 169,435) | Rp 66,405 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (Rp 122,964) | Rp 43,134 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (Rp 51,732) | Rp 18,263 | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (Rp 16,323) | Rp 34,771 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (Rp 215,361) | Rp 406,659 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (Rp 26,752) | Rp 17,291 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 (Rp 13,396) | Rp 16,247 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (Rp 23,156,235) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (Rp 13,623,814) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (Rp 1,906,479) | Rp 801,210 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (Rp 14,973,393) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (Rp 9,532,420) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (Rp 2,045,991) | Rp 505,106 | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (Rp 735,173) | Rp 237,062 | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (Rp 9,228,270) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (Rp 1,835,398) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (Rp 108,819) | Rp 57,323 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Rp 54,410) | Rp 95,242 | - 43% | |
| 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$158 (Rp 857,514) | Rp 648,513 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (Rp 786,558) | Rp 480,172 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 (Rp 1,129,562) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (Rp 1,715,022) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 417,700,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (Rp 30,554) | Rp 9,337 | + 227% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (Rp 483,345) | Rp 419,026 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (Rp 117,987) | Rp 19,709 | + 499% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (Rp 121,877) | Rp 89,583 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (Rp 696,700) | Rp 204,790 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (Rp 107,423) | Rp 108,192 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (Rp 69,428) | Rp 22,334 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (Rp 81,615) | Rp 30,094 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (Rp 40,155) | Rp 22,886 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (Rp 51,451) | Rp 11,284 | + 356% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Rp 83,683) | Rp 119,565 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (Rp 624,216) | Rp 261,585 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (Rp 1,902,202) | Rp 573,242 | + 232% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (Rp 54,410) | Rp 159,890 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (Rp 49,012) | Rp 39,869 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (Rp 32,194) | Rp 65,361 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (Rp 7,467,735) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (Rp 881,165) | Rp 509,555 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 32,683 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 460 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia
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