Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (7,019 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (3,526 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (2,260 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (1,460 ₦) | 693 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (1,900 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (1,649 ₦) | 550 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (4,392 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (3,188 ₦) | 829 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (1,341 ₦) | 717 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (423 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (5,583 ₦) | 2,544 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (694 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.99 (422 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (600,302 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (353,183 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (49,423 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (388,170 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (247,118 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (53,040 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (19,059 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (239,233 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (47,581 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (2,821 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (1,411 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 218% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 218% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (35,263 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$200 (28,210 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (42,315 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (70,526 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 6,504,060 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (792 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 457% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (12,530 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (3,059 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (3,160 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$143 (20,167 ₦) | 8,882 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (2,785 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (1,800 ₦) | 858 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (2,116 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$12 (1,693 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$15 (2,116 ₦) | 532 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (3,521 ₦) | 2,085 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (16,182 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 (4,785 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (49,313 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (1,411 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (1,271 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (835 ₦) | 363 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (193,593 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 28 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (22,843 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (1,476 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 703 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria
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