- Cost of Living
- Saint Lucia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$31 (Rp 172,370) | Rp 66,106 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (Rp 106,894) | Rp 50,634 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (Rp 82,171) | Rp 30,568 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 (Rp 32,869) | Rp 19,074 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (Rp 71,215) | Rp 24,685 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$17 (Rp 93,254) | Rp 16,247 | + 474% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (Rp 83,636) | Rp 66,045 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (Rp 87,649) | Rp 37,044 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$8 (Rp 41,086) | Rp 18,542 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.58 (Rp 30,586) | Rp 32,310 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (Rp 210,206) | Rp 368,198 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (Rp 46,588) | Rp 19,117 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.71 (Rp 31,276) | Rp 16,216 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,720 (Rp 20,378,478) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,188 (Rp 11,983,312) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$411 (Rp 2,252,863) | Rp 910,541 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,668 (Rp 14,616,518) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$4,067 (Rp 22,277,566) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$1,025 (Rp 5,615,038) | Rp 619,505 | + 806% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$68 (Rp 372,510) | Rp 287,299 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,042 (Rp 5,705,974) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$594 (Rp 3,255,232) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$33 (Rp 180,777) | Rp 58,356 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$7 (Rp 36,328) | Rp 56,285 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (Rp 1,369,521) | Rp 615,926 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$48 (Rp 260,209) | Rp 397,678 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$250 (Rp 1,369,521) | Rp 985,125 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (Rp 1,643,426) | Rp 811,453 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$85,000 (Rp 465,637,269) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$13 (Rp 73,242) | Rp 8,898 | + 723% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$78 (Rp 429,021) | Rp 381,291 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 (Rp 109,562) | Rp 24,249 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 88,999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (Rp 687,166) | Rp 343,185 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (Rp 102,714) | Rp 23,113 | + 344% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,430 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6.00 (Rp 32,869) | Rp 14,080 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (Rp 65,737) | Rp 13,066 | + 403% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (Rp 109,562) | Rp 92,997 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$93 (Rp 508,748) | Rp 216,823 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (Rp 178,951) | Rp 100,274 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$260 (Rp 1,424,302) | Rp 505,534 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (Rp 62,998) | Rp 133,066 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$14 (Rp 73,954) | Rp 46,363 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6 (Rp 34,238) | Rp 56,412 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (Rp 547,809) | Rp 565,576 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,489 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,851 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia
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