Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 217% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 217% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₨3,116) | ₨972 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 (₨3,895) | ₨1,004 | + 288% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 (₨950) | ₨365 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 (₨844) | ₨170 | + 396% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 (₨1,483) | ₨285 | + 421% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (₨1,164) | ₨255 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (₨1,745) | ₨1,139 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 (₨931) | ₨290 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 (₨1,862) | ₨117 | + 1491% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (₨879) | ₨549 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 (₨1,583) | ₨2,784 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (₨834) | ₨289 | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₨724) | ₨191 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 155% 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 (₨162,690) | ₨115,670 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 (₨154,077) | ₨70,950 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 (₨36,366) | ₨25,995 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 (₨253,980) | ₨59,502 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 (₨174,923) | ₨50,821 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 (₨36,944) | ₨20,152 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 (₨12,290) | ₨2,097 | + 486% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 (₨197,511) | ₨71,636 | + 176% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 (₨89,699) | ₨23,262 | + 286% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 (₨4,117) | ₨1,718 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 (₨1,187) | ₨1,977 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 (₨14,473) | ₨3,426 | + 322% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 (₨5,805) | ₨6,254 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 (₨28,394) | ₨13,199 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 (₨33,418) | ₨8,569 | + 290% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 9% more expensive 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 (₨1,899,966) | ₨4,456,060 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨270 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 (₨7,917) | ₨4,626 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 74% 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 (₨633) | ₨1,015 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,391 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (₨9,449) | ₨3,667 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (₨2,111) | ₨521 | + 305% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 (₨1,715) | ₨922 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 (₨844) | ₨736 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (₨844) | ₨249 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 (₨633) | ₨242 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (₨2,639) | ₨860 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 (₨8,444) | ₨3,545 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 (₨3,167) | ₨2,089 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 (₨14,778) | ₨7,109 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₨1,583) | ₨880 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (₨1,689) | ₨669 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨528) | ₨745 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 (₨84,443) | ₨119,622 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 (₨177) | ₨3.79 | + 4574% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 (₨8,444) | ₨3,764 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 (₨570) | ₨415 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,758 prices entered by 445 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan
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