Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (3,408 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$50 (8,520 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (2,731 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (1,764 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (1,616 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (852 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (5,307 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (3,851 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (1,620 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (511 ₦) | 450 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (6,745 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$2.50 (426 ₦) | 580 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.00 (852 ₦) | 554 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (725,245 ₦) | 1,384,300 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (426,693 ₦) | 550,613 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (59,710 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (468,962 ₦) | 532,585 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (298,552 ₦) | 284,622 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (64,080 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 585% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$181 (30,843 ₦) | 18,452 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (289,026 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (57,484 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (3,408 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (1,704 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 (26,857 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 (24,635 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$150 (25,561 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 (53,714 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 23,442,500 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 256 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 19,283 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (3,695 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 866% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (3,817 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 (21,820 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (3,364 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (2,174 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$7 (1,193 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (852 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 (1,611 ₦) | 617 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 (2,621 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (19,550 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (5,112 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (59,576 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (1,704 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (1,535 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (1,008 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$799 (136,157 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (17,041 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 505 ₦ | - | |
| 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 344 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria
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