Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (4,534 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (5,668 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (1,383 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (1,229 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (2,158 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (1,693 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (2,540 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (1,355 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (2,709 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (1,280 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (2,304 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (1,214 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (1,053 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (236,748 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (224,214 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (52,920 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (369,595 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (254,551 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (53,761 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 603% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (17,884 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (287,421 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (130,531 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (5,991 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (1,728 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (21,062 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (8,448 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (41,319 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (48,630 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (2,764,855 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 (446 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (11,520 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 54% 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 (922 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (13,751 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (3,072 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (2,496 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (1,229 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (1,229 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (922 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (3,840 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (12,288 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (4,608 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (21,504 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,304 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (2,458 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 312% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (768 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (122,882 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (258 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 947% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (12,288 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (829 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 299 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria
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