Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to United States
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 ($11) | $17 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$37 ($14) | $9 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$9 ($3.33) | $5.07 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 ($2.96) | $0.99 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$14 ($5.20) | $3.33 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 ($4.08) | $4.43 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 ($3.26) | $3.93 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 ($7) | $1.92 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 ($3.08) | $3.30 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 ($5.55) | $16 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 ($2.92) | $2.26 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 ($2.54) | $2.47 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 53% 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 ($570) | $2,508 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,460 ($540) | $1,960 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$345 ($127) | $206 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,406 ($890) | $1,774 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,657 ($613) | $1,342 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 ($130) | $139 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 ($43) | $56 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,871 ($692) | $300 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$850 ($314) | $135 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 ($4.16) | $27 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$137 ($51) | $51 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 ($20) | $46 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$269 ($100) | $92 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$317 ($117) | $120 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 58% 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 ($6,660) | $25,474 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 ($1.08) | $1.06 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 ($28) | $77 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 37% 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) | $7 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 ($33) | $125 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 ($6) | $4.17 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 ($2.96) | $5.50 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 ($2.96) | $4.18 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $2.05 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 ($30) | $49 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 ($11) | $27 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 ($52) | $83 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($5.55) | $13 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 ($5.92) | $5.19 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 ($296) | $499 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 ($0.62) | $0.17 | + 271% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 ($30) | $53 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$5.40 ($2.00) | $9 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,165 prices entered by 2,614 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 37% cheaper than in United States
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