- Cost of Living
- Saint Lucia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$31 (4,244 ₦) | 2,334 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (2,632 ₦) | 2,073 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (2,023 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 (809 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (1,753 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$17 (2,296 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (2,059 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (2,158 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$8 (1,012 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.58 (753 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (5,175 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 (1,147 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.71 (770 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,720 (501,726 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,188 (295,034 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$411 (55,466 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,668 (359,864 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$4,067 (548,482 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$1,025 (138,244 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 631% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$68 (9,171 ₦) | 7,385 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,042 (140,483 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$594 (80,145 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$33 (4,451 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$7 (894 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (33,718 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$48 (6,406 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$250 (33,718 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 (40,462 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$85,000 (11,464,173 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$13 (1,803 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 1102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$78 (10,563 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 (2,697 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,894 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (16,918 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (2,529 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,358 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6.00 (809 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (1,618 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 (2,697 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$93 (12,526 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (4,406 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 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$260 (35,067 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 (1,551 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$14 (1,821 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6 (843 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 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$100 (13,487 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 461 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,435 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria
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