Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 214% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$26 (₨2,743) | ₨819 | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$32 (₨3,355) | ₨997 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 (₨1,580) | ₨437 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$20 (₨2,106) | ₨188 | + 1021% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (₨1,053) | ₨289 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (₨527) | ₨163 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$22 (₨2,317) | ₨1,235 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (₨2,106) | ₨295 | + 614% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (₨1,001) | ₨114 | + 775% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (₨527) | ₨506 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$30 (₨3,159) | ₨3,014 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$2.50 (₨263) | ₨277 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.60 (₨590) | ₨159 | + 271% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (₨263,270) | ₨132,295 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,500 (₨157,962) | ₨77,291 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$500 (₨52,654) | ₨27,707 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$3,000 (₨315,924) | ₨70,762 | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (₨157,962) | ₨47,271 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (₨157,962) | ₨25,596 | + 517% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (₨12,969) | ₨2,222 | + 484% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,500 (₨157,962) | ₨75,597 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (₨31,592) | ₨30,141 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 (₨3,159) | ₨1,485 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,381 | - | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (₨26,327) | ₨3,622 | + 627% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (₨10,531) | ₨7,868 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$210 (₨22,166) | ₨18,819 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$250 (₨26,327) | ₨11,818 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (₨6,318,477) | ₨4,047,290 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.49 (₨473) | ₨278 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,518 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (₨1,053) | ₨495 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₨3,159) | ₨941 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$120 (₨12,637) | ₨3,559 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (₨3,791) | ₨851 | + 346% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 (₨1,975) | ₨876 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (₨928) | ₨1,005 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6 (₨654) | ₨456 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 (₨1,264) | ₨231 | + 447% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$30 (₨3,159) | ₨2,603 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saint Lucia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 (₨6,318) | ₨4,114 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$36 (₨3,796) | ₨2,032 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,793 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₨42,123) | ₨7,783 | + 441% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (₨1,053) | ₨1,274 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₨1,580) | ₨621 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨527) | ₨721 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$799 (₨84,141) | ₨61,939 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (₨10,531) | ₨3,256 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨488 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,926 prices entered by 514 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan
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