- Cost of Living
- Saint Lucia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$31 ($12) | $14 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 ($7) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 ($5.55) | $4.53 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $0.89 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$13 ($4.81) | $3.17 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$17 ($6) | $4.01 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 ($5.65) | $6 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 ($5.92) | $3.34 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$8 ($2.78) | $1.60 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.58 ($2.07) | $3.44 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$9 ($3.15) | $1.91 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.71 ($2.11) | $2.13 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$3,720 ($1,376) | $2,042 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,188 ($809) | $1,581 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$411 ($152) | $177 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,668 ($987) | $1,585 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$4,067 ($1,505) | $1,130 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$1,025 ($379) | $122 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$68 ($25) | $48 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,042 ($385) | $334 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$594 ($220) | $119 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$33 ($12) | $11 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$7 ($2.45) | $23 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 ($93) | $47 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$48 ($18) | $45 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$250 ($93) | $85 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$300 ($111) | $114 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 0% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$85,000 ($31,452) | $22,333 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$13 ($4.95) | $0.77 | + 543% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$78 ($29) | $85 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$20 ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 ($46) | $111 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 ($7) | $3.50 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.12 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $3.47 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 ($4.44) | $1.85 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 ($7) | $20 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$93 ($34) | $45 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 ($12) | $25 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$260 ($96) | $79 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$12 ($4.26) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$14 ($5.00) | $4.86 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$6 ($2.31) | $5.88 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 ($37) | $54 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,381 prices entered by 13,280 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 8% cheaper than in United States
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