Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (5,043 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (6,304 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (1,538 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (1,367 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (2,400 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (1,883 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (2,825 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (1,506 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (3,013 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (1,423 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (2,562 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (1,350 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (1,171 ₦) | 638 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (263,302 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (249,362 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (58,856 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (411,049 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (283,102 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (59,791 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (19,890 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (319,658 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (145,171 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (6,662 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (1,922 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (23,424 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (9,396 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (45,953 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (54,085 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (3,074,963 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 310 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (12,812 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (1,025 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (15,293 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (3,417 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (2,776 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (1,367 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (1,367 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (1,025 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (4,271 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (13,667 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (5,125 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (23,916 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,562 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (2,733 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (854 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (136,665 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (287 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 1108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (13,667 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (922 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria
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