Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 ($9) | $8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$7 ($2.65) | $4.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$8 ($2.96) | $0.88 | + 235% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 ($5.55) | $2.94 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 ($4.08) | $4.11 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 ($6) | $6 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$9 ($3.26) | $3.31 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$18 ($7) | $1.67 | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $3.31 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$15 ($5.55) | $14 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $1.99 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 ($1.48) | $2.06 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,657 ($983) | $2,210 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,423 ($527) | $1,551 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$203 ($75) | $178 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,321 ($859) | $1,532 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,800 ($666) | $1,115 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$350 ($130) | $111 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$116 ($43) | $50 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,300 ($481) | $271 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$350 ($130) | $128 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$39 ($14) | $11 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$11 ($4.16) | $22 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$80 ($30) | $47 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$55 ($20) | $44 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$150 ($56) | $87 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 ($56) | $109 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$18,000 ($6,660) | $23,560 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.91 ($1.08) | $0.64 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$75 ($28) | $74 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$80 ($30) | $112 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 ($7) | $7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$16 ($6) | $3.47 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$8 ($2.96) | $4.93 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 ($2.96) | $3.64 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $1.82 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$25 ($9) | $22 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$80 ($30) | $46 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$30 ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$140 ($52) | $80 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($5.55) | $12 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 ($5.92) | $5.05 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $5.84 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$800 ($296) | $421 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$1.68 ($0.62) | $0.51 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$80 ($30) | $50 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,026 prices entered by 4,181 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 35% cheaper than in United States
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