Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to United States
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 ($11) | $21 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 ($14) | $12 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 ($3.33) | $5.89 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 ($2.96) | $1.10 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 ($5.20) | $5.49 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 ($4.08) | $4.88 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 ($3.27) | $4.27 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 ($7) | $2.29 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 ($3.09) | $3.53 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 ($5.56) | $18 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 ($2.93) | $2.95 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 ($2.54) | $3.04 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,541 ($571) | $3,077 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 ($541) | $2,368 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 ($128) | $229 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 ($891) | $2,212 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 ($614) | $1,614 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 ($130) | $166 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 ($43) | $61 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 ($693) | $248 | + 179% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 ($315) | $158 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 ($14) | $15 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$250 ($93) | $34 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 ($51) | $57 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 ($20) | $51 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 ($100) | $107 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 ($117) | $140 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 ($6,667) | $30,933 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.94 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 ($28) | $84 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $9 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $25 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 ($33) | $169 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 ($7) | $10 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 ($6) | $5.31 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 ($2.96) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 ($2.96) | $5.03 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $2.38 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 ($9) | $31 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 ($30) | $61 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 ($11) | $30 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $232 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 ($52) | $105 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($5.56) | $15 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 ($5.93) | $5.95 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 ($296) | $460 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 ($0.62) | $0.96 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 ($30) | $72 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 ($2.00) | $11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,139 prices entered by 1,877 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 45% cheaper than in United States
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