- Cost of Living
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 (4,782 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$25 (3,372 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 945 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 891 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (1,410 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 634 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,069 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,160 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 918 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.75 (506 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,423 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (1,177 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.45 (601 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,400 (593,488 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,236 (166,765 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 30,732 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,300 (175,349 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$800 (107,907 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$170 (22,930 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$164 (22,060 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 (337,209 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$800 (107,907 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$40 (5,395 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 372% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$22 (2,951 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$100 (13,488 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 11,004 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$338 (45,622 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 (20,233 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$125,455 (16,921,837 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.77 (374 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,211 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,894 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (13,488 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$6 (843 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,358 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 382 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (2,698 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (5,395 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$48 (6,474 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$106 (14,298 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,654 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$12 (1,619 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$3.00 (405 ₦) | 559 ₦ | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,066 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$135 (18,209 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 461 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,431 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria
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