- Cost of Living
- Saint Lucia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 (Rp 184,302) | Rp 65,531 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (Rp 102,751) | Rp 49,511 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (Rp 78,987) | Rp 30,885 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (Rp 26,329) | Rp 18,934 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$20 (Rp 102,682) | Rp 22,695 | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$17 (Rp 89,640) | Rp 14,388 | + 523% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (Rp 80,395) | Rp 60,646 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (Rp 84,252) | Rp 37,954 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$8 (Rp 39,493) | Rp 18,653 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (Rp 21,063) | Rp 31,286 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (Rp 202,059) | Rp 371,771 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$6.00 (Rp 31,595) | Rp 18,926 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.75 (Rp 19,747) | Rp 15,260 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,773 (Rp 14,603,711) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,780 (Rp 9,373,066) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$522 (Rp 2,746,977) | Rp 887,496 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,840 (Rp 14,954,780) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$1,160 (Rp 6,108,290) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$840 (Rp 4,423,245) | Rp 667,380 | + 563% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$87 (Rp 460,228) | Rp 252,522 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,042 (Rp 5,484,823) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$594 (Rp 3,129,066) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$33 (Rp 173,770) | Rp 59,625 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$9 (Rp 46,339) | Rp 55,089 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (Rp 1,316,442) | Rp 659,239 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$48 (Rp 250,124) | Rp 428,524 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$275 (Rp 1,448,086) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$275 (Rp 1,448,086) | Rp 936,471 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$85,000 (Rp 447,590,239) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$8 (Rp 42,574) | Rp 8,791 | + 384% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$123 (Rp 647,689) | Rp 382,650 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 (Rp 105,315) | Rp 24,611 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Rp 789,865) | Rp 332,164 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (Rp 98,733) | Rp 23,390 | + 322% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,514 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.50 (Rp 28,962) | Rp 15,188 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (Rp 63,189) | Rp 12,682 | + 398% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (Rp 118,480) | Rp 81,236 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$93 (Rp 489,030) | Rp 211,083 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 (Rp 181,669) | Rp 98,679 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$100 (Rp 526,577) | Rp 497,062 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (Rp 52,658) | Rp 118,309 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$14 (Rp 71,088) | Rp 45,661 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Rp 26,329) | Rp 54,748 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,846 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (Rp 526,577) | Rp 521,125 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$8 (Rp 42,126) | Rp 24,789 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,699 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia
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