Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$25 ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$29 ($11) | $8 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$12 ($4.55) | $4.33 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$12 ($4.37) | $0.87 | + 401% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$32 ($12) | $3.01 | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$9 ($3.50) | $4.08 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$20 ($7) | $6 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $3.37 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$2.25 ($0.83) | $1.73 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $3.22 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.65 ($1.72) | $1.91 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 ($2.66) | $2.07 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,388 ($884) | $2,231 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,125 ($416) | $1,603 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$223 ($82) | $179 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,202 ($815) | $1,614 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$900 ($333) | $1,139 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$900 ($333) | $117 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$174 ($65) | $48 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,000 ($370) | $298 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$560 ($207) | $120 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$16 ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$12 ($4.44) | $23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 52% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$117 ($43) | $49 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$225 ($83) | $44 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 ($111) | $87 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$197 ($73) | $113 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,965 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$0.66 ($0.24) | $0.77 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$134 ($49) | $80 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$16 ($5.92) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 ($11) | $20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$110 ($41) | $110 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$18 ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$9 ($3.21) | $3.51 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 ($5.70) | $4.96 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$11 ($4.03) | $3.57 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 ($3.70) | $1.84 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$173 ($64) | $45 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$29 ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $220 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$219 ($81) | $75 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($5.55) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$17 ($6) | $4.81 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $5.84 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$200 ($74) | $405 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$164 ($61) | $54 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$61 ($23) | $8 | + 181% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51,152 prices entered by 6,462 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 16% cheaper than in United States
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