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 | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (2,816 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (3,520 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$7 (1,009 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (1,126 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 (2,112 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (1,552 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (2,328 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (1,242 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (2,483 ₦) | 849 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (704 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (2,112 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (845 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (563 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,657 (374,035 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,423 (200,357 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 (28,622 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,321 (326,762 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,800 (253,421 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (49,276 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (16,392 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 (183,026 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$350 (49,276 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (5,491 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (1,584 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$80 (11,263 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (7,743 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$150 (21,118 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (21,118 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (2,534,207 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 (409 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (10,559 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (845 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,713 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$80 (11,263 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (2,816 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (2,288 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (1,126 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (1,126 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (845 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (3,520 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (11,263 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (4,224 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (19,710 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (2,112 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (2,253 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (704 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (112,631 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (237 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 572% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (11,263 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 (845 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 634 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria
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