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$50 ($18) | $15 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 ($5.93) | $4.26 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 ($3.83) | $0.88 | + 337% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 ($3.51) | $2.88 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 ($4.33) | $4.17 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 ($12) | $6 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 ($8) | $3.44 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 ($3.52) | $1.76 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 ($1.11) | $3.11 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 ($15) | $14 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 ($1.82) | $1.99 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 ($0.91) | $2.18 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 ($1,575) | $2,191 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 ($927) | $1,577 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 ($130) | $180 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 ($1,018) | $1,543 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 ($648) | $1,144 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 ($139) | $112 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 ($50) | $52 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 ($628) | $273 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 ($125) | $127 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 ($3.70) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 ($58) | $47 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 ($53) | $42 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 ($77) | $86 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 ($117) | $107 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,511 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 ($2.08) | $0.66 | + 214% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 ($33) | $74 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 ($47) | $111 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 ($7) | $7 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 ($4.72) | $3.45 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 ($5.55) | $4.87 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 ($2.73) | $3.65 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 ($3.50) | $1.82 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($5.69) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 ($42) | $47 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$34 ($13) | $25 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $198 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 ($129) | $78 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 ($3.70) | $12 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 ($3.33) | $4.94 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 ($2.19) | $5.64 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 ($508) | $425 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 ($60) | $49 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 ($3.87) | $8 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,064 prices entered by 4,188 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 13% cheaper than in United States
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