Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 190% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 (руб 1,369) | руб 406 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (руб 688) | руб 283 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 (руб 441) | руб 143 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 (руб 285) | руб 65 | + 336% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 (руб 371) | руб 88 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 (руб 322) | руб 130 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 (руб 857) | руб 333 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 (руб 622) | руб 107 | + 481% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (руб 262) | руб 34 | + 674% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 (руб 83) | руб 66 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 (руб 1,089) | руб 593 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 (руб 135) | руб 110 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.99 (руб 82) | руб 29 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 108% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 (руб 117,077) | руб 67,687 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 (руб 68,881) | руб 38,434 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 (руб 9,639) | руб 5,700 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 (руб 75,705) | руб 32,389 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 (руб 48,195) | руб 23,273 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 (руб 10,344) | руб 3,730 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 (руб 3,717) | руб 439 | + 747% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 (руб 46,658) | руб 24,196 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 (руб 9,280) | руб 6,604 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 (руб 550) | руб 413 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (руб 275) | руб 811 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 87% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (руб 6,877) | руб 4,784 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$200 (руб 5,502) | руб 2,535 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 (руб 8,253) | руб 5,645 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$500 (руб 13,755) | руб 6,989 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 49% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,246,400 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 (руб 154) | руб 47 | + 230% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 (руб 2,444) | руб 1,588 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 117% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 (руб 597) | руб 451 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 (руб 616) | руб 549 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$143 (руб 3,933) | руб 1,290 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 (руб 543) | руб 307 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 (руб 351) | руб 183 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (руб 413) | руб 213 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$12 (руб 330) | руб 81 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$15 (руб 413) | руб 100 | + 313% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 (руб 687) | руб 559 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 (руб 3,156) | руб 1,443 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 (руб 933) | руб 574 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 (руб 9,617) | руб 3,345 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (руб 275) | руб 385 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 (руб 248) | руб 166 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 (руб 163) | руб 220 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 (руб 37,756) | руб 35,616 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 (руб 4,455) | руб 3,599 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (руб 288) | руб 161 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,450 prices entered by 754 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 97% more expensive than in Russia
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