- Cost of Living
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 3% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$35 ($13) | $14 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$25 ($9) | $8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.52 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 ($2.59) | $0.89 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 ($3.89) | $3.19 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.98 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.32 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.61 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.75 ($1.39) | $3.66 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 ($3.23) | $1.92 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.50 ($1.67) | $2.13 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,400 ($1,628) | $2,047 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,236 ($457) | $1,575 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,300 ($481) | $1,587 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$800 ($296) | $1,129 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$170 ($63) | $119 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$164 ($61) | $48 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$2,500 ($925) | $328 | + 182% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$800 ($296) | $120 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$40 ($15) | $11 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$22 ($8) | $23 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$100 ($37) | $47 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$338 ($125) | $85 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$150 ($56) | $115 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 46% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$125,455 ($46,421) | $22,375 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.77 ($1.03) | $0.78 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 ($37) | $111 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$6 ($2.31) | $3.48 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.13 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.48 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.87 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 ($7) | $21 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 ($15) | $45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$48 ($18) | $25 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$106 ($39) | $79 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$12 ($4.44) | $4.90 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$3.00 ($1.11) | $5.94 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $423 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$135 ($50) | $53 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| 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 89,263 prices entered by 12,624 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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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