Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 232% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 232% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (11,423 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (10,280 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$24 (13,945 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$14 (7,927 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 593% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$16 (8,938 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$20 (11,423 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 664% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$26 (14,716 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (11,423 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$15 (8,567 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (2,285 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (19,990 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (5,711 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 427% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$6.00 (3,427 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$7,000 (3,997,969 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,000 (1,142,277 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$594 (339,347 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,800 (1,599,187 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (571,138 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (856,708 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (70,337 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$2,206 (1,260,045 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$488 (278,898 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$63 (35,956 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 1540% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$15 (8,567 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 324% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 324% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$220 (125,650 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 638% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (57,114 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$200 (114,228 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (171,342 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (34,268,302 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 585% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.13 (2,359 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 34,491 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 280% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 280% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (5,711 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (17,134 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 869% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (85,671 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 386% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (20,561 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 360% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (12,389 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 608% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (5,034 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (4,805 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$11 (6,316 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 372% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (14,278 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 185% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 (34,268 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$46 (26,112 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$200 (114,228 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (6,854 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (8,836 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6.00 (3,427 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$3,500 (1,998,984 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 570% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$120 (68,537 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$200 (114,228 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 4469% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 220 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria
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