Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 306% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 306% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨2,108) | ₨520 | + 305% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (₨2,634) | ₨735 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (₨643) | ₨215 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (₨571) | ₨118 | + 384% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (₨1,003) | ₨171 | + 486% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (₨787) | ₨102 | + 673% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (₨1,181) | ₨658 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (₨630) | ₨191 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (₨1,259) | ₨49 | + 2481% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (₨595) | ₨220 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (₨1,071) | ₨2,141 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (₨564) | ₨173 | + 226% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨489) | ₨75 | + 549% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 (₨110,042) | ₨62,047 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (₨104,216) | ₨41,741 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (₨24,598) | ₨12,734 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (₨171,790) | ₨51,003 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (₨118,317) | ₨40,597 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (₨24,988) | ₨10,342 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (₨8,313) | ₨2,215 | + 275% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (₨133,595) | ₨48,051 | + 178% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (₨60,671) | ₨18,356 | + 231% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (₨2,784) | ₨851 | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (₨803) | ₨804 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (₨9,790) | ₨3,685 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (₨3,927) | ₨7,400 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (₨19,205) | ₨17,451 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (₨22,604) | ₨9,264 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 (₨1,285,120) | ₨5,127,630 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 (₨207) | ₨146 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (₨5,355) | ₨2,605 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 (₨428) | ₨237 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (₨6,391) | ₨1,768 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (₨1,428) | ₨1,267 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (₨1,160) | ₨575 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (₨571) | ₨371 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (₨571) | ₨352 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (₨428) | ₨116 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (₨1,785) | ₨681 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (₨5,712) | ₨1,553 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (₨2,142) | ₨1,186 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,403 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (₨9,995) | ₨4,127 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨1,071) | ₨356 | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (₨1,142) | ₨461 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨357) | ₨513 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (₨57,116) | ₨68,038 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (₨120) | ₨4.02 | + 2885% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (₨5,712) | ₨3,768 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (₨385) | ₨249 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 905 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan
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