Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$25 (3,585 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$29 (4,120 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 (1,763 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$12 (1,695 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$32 (4,576 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 716% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 (1,355 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$20 (2,868 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$5.00 (717 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$2.25 (323 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (717 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 (4,108 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.65 (666 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (1,032 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,843 (407,624 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,125 (161,272 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$223 (31,939 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,202 (315,795 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$900 (129,046 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$900 (129,046 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 1094% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$158 (22,654 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,000 (143,385 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$560 (80,229 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$16 (2,347 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$12 (1,721 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 207% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 207% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$117 (16,829 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$225 (32,262 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (43,015 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$197 (28,289 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,324,530 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.66 (95 ₦) | 146 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 (19,179 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$16 (2,294 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (4,302 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$110 (15,815 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$18 (2,544 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$9 (1,246 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (2,210 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$11 (1,561 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 402% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (1,434 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (3,256 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$173 (24,796 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 468% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$29 (4,140 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$219 (31,374 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,151 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$17 (2,381 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (717 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$200 (28,677 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$164 (23,465 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$61 (8,790 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 1835% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,106 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria
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