Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (Rp 264,578) | Rp 48,924 | + 441% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Rp 132,916) | Rp 55,115 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (Rp 85,196) | Rp 32,165 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (Rp 55,022) | Rp 20,580 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (Rp 71,626) | Rp 25,337 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (Rp 62,166) | Rp 17,064 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (Rp 165,564) | Rp 61,721 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (Rp 120,154) | Rp 37,576 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (Rp 50,550) | Rp 19,651 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (Rp 15,950) | Rp 33,333 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (Rp 210,440) | Rp 374,037 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (Rp 26,140) | Rp 18,761 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.99 (Rp 15,908) | Rp 18,326 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (Rp 22,627,111) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (Rp 13,312,508) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (Rp 1,862,915) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (Rp 14,631,249) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (Rp 9,314,603) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (Rp 1,999,239) | Rp 979,539 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (Rp 718,374) | Rp 329,516 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (Rp 9,017,403) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (Rp 1,793,459) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (Rp 106,333) | Rp 66,640 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Rp 53,166) | Rp 68,439 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (Rp 1,329,161) | Rp 680,041 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$200 (Rp 1,063,329) | Rp 424,371 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (Rp 1,594,994) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (Rp 2,658,323) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (Rp 29,856) | Rp 8,926 | + 234% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (Rp 472,300) | Rp 228,023 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 172% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (Rp 115,291) | Rp 23,270 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (Rp 119,092) | Rp 59,151 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$143 (Rp 760,142) | Rp 256,292 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (Rp 104,968) | Rp 80,956 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (Rp 67,842) | Rp 22,650 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (Rp 79,750) | Rp 44,295 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$12 (Rp 63,800) | Rp 22,030 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$15 (Rp 79,750) | Rp 12,336 | + 546% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (Rp 132,707) | Rp 89,053 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (Rp 609,952) | Rp 176,169 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 (Rp 180,352) | Rp 105,763 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (Rp 1,858,736) | Rp 361,319 | + 414% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (Rp 53,166) | Rp 133,391 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (Rp 47,892) | Rp 36,857 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (Rp 31,458) | Rp 48,318 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (Rp 7,297,096) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,787 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (Rp 861,031) | Rp 604,695 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (Rp 55,637) | Rp 28,321 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 874 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia
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