Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (7,644 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 389% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (3,840 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (2,461 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (1,590 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (1,456 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (1,796 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (4,783 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (3,471 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (1,460 ₦) | 985 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (461 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (6,080 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (755 ₦) | 660 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 (378 ₦) | 560 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (653,719 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (384,611 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (53,821 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (422,711 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (269,108 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (57,760 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (20,755 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (260,522 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (51,815 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (3,072 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (1,536 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (24,208 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (22,205 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 (31,888 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (48,416 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,502,580 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (863 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 411% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (13,645 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (3,331 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (3,441 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (19,668 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (3,033 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (1,960 ₦) | 937 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (2,304 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 (1,134 ₦) | 900 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (1,452 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (2,362 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (17,622 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 (5,211 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 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$350 (53,701 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (1,536 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (1,384 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (909 ₦) | 690 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (210,820 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (24,876 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 713 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 389 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria
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