Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to Russia
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Food | + 211% | |||
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Food in Saint Lucia is 211% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Saint Lucia | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$39 (руб 1,344) | руб 553 | + 143% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (руб 842) | руб 401 | + 110% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$24 (руб 832) | руб 200 | + 315% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$14 (руб 473) | руб 84 | + 464% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$16 (руб 534) | руб 132 | + 304% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$20 (руб 682) | руб 222 | + 207% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$26 (руб 878) | руб 455 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 (руб 682) | руб 122 | + 457% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$15 (руб 511) | руб 44 | + 1051% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 (руб 170) | руб 84 | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (руб 1,183) | руб 706 | + 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (руб 341) | руб 159 | + 115% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$6.00 (руб 205) | руб 41 | + 400% | |
Housing | + 110% | |||
Housing in Saint Lucia is 110% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Saint Lucia | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,677 (руб 125,355) | руб 101,213 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,559 (руб 87,251) | руб 56,225 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$594 (руб 20,256) | руб 7,828 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$3,000 (руб 102,276) | руб 53,684 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (руб 51,138) | руб 27,620 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 (руб 51,138) | руб 4,697 | + 989% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 (руб 4,199) | руб 549 | + 665% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$2,206 (руб 75,213) | руб 23,357 | + 222% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$488 (руб 16,648) | руб 7,770 | + 114% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$63 (руб 2,146) | руб 637 | + 237% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,182 | - | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Saint Lucia is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Saint Lucia | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 (руб 8,523) | руб 5,461 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 (руб 3,409) | руб 3,160 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$210 (руб 7,176) | руб 7,289 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$250 (руб 8,523) | руб 8,399 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Saint Lucia is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Saint Lucia | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 (руб 2,045,513) | руб 2,513,460 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.49 (руб 153) | руб 53 | + 186% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,361 | - | |
Personal Care | + 83% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 83% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Saint Lucia | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 (руб 341) | руб 526 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (руб 1,023) | руб 679 | + 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$144 (руб 4,894) | руб 2,296 | + 113% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 (руб 1,227) | руб 515 | + 138% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$22 (руб 740) | руб 292 | + 153% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 (руб 301) | руб 331 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (руб 287) | руб 128 | + 123% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$11 (руб 377) | руб 152 | + 148% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$39 (руб 1,344) | руб 715 | + 88% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 81% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Saint Lucia | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$173 (руб 5,898) | руб 2,047 | + 188% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$46 (руб 1,559) | руб 798 | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,351 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (руб 13,637) | руб 4,162 | + 228% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$30 (руб 1,023) | руб 552 | + 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (руб 527) | руб 224 | + 136% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.94 (руб 203) | руб 260 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$3,500 (руб 119,322) | руб 69,240 | + 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.91 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (руб 3,409) | руб 4,892 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$20 (руб 682) | руб 205 | + 232% | |
TOTAL | + 92% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,951 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 92% more expensive than in Russia
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