Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to United States
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$34 ($12) | $15 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$21 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 ($7) | $4.33 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 ($3.19) | $0.88 | + 264% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 ($5.52) | $2.97 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$10 ($3.70) | $4.01 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 ($8) | $3.36 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 ($3.33) | $1.77 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.76 ($1.76) | $3.15 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 ($15) | $14 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6 ($2.26) | $1.94 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.43 ($1.27) | $2.04 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,292 ($848) | $2,269 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,000 ($740) | $1,629 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$429 ($159) | $177 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$1,699 ($629) | $1,625 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$904 ($335) | $1,155 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$319 ($118) | $109 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$107 ($40) | $47 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 ($628) | $298 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 ($125) | $118 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 ($6) | $11 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$27 ($10) | $22 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$198 ($73) | $49 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$65 ($24) | $45 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$230 ($85) | $86 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$209 ($77) | $112 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,992 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 ($2.08) | $0.75 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 ($33) | $81 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 ($8) | $20 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$115 ($43) | $110 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 ($7) | $7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$14 ($5.31) | $3.55 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$19 ($7) | $5.08 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 ($1.93) | $3.57 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 ($3.54) | $1.83 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$23 ($8) | $21 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$85 ($31) | $45 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$32 ($12) | $24 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $223 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$231 ($85) | $74 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 ($4.88) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 ($3.70) | $4.82 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 ($2.19) | $5.81 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 ($508) | $395 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 ($60) | $52 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 ($3.87) | $8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 43,106 prices entered by 5,522 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 26% cheaper than in United States
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