Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$34 (4,508 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$21 (2,762 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$19 (2,541 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (952 ₦) | 802 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (1,717 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (1,025 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (1,905 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (2,081 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (934 ₦) | 652 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.76 (639 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$33 (4,431 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 (821 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.43 (460 ₦) | 353 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,292 (307,473 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,308 (175,506 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$429 (57,573 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,699 (227,840 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$904 (121,263 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$319 (42,788 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$107 (14,404 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (227,502 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (45,248 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (2,321 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 (3,560 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 (26,559 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$65 (8,675 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 (30,831 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 (28,059 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$35,600 (4,775,252 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (753 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 410% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (11,916 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (2,909 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (3,005 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$115 (15,492 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (2,648 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$14 (1,924 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$19 (2,587 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 (698 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (1,284 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 (3,018 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$85 (11,391 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (4,992 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$231 (30,945 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 (1,767 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (1,340 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (794 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,123 (150,684 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (21,723 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (1,404 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,351 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria
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