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Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to United States
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$28 ($10) | $14 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$19 ($7) | $8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 ($5.82) | $4.42 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 ($2.34) | $0.88 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$15 ($5.69) | $3.20 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$7 ($2.43) | $3.96 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 ($5.54) | $6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$10 ($3.77) | $3.34 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 ($2.58) | $1.59 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.64 ($1.72) | $3.64 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$29 ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$6 ($2.26) | $1.92 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.73 ($1.38) | $2.15 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,512 ($929) | $2,044 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$1,529 ($566) | $1,542 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$491 ($182) | $178 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,155 ($797) | $1,514 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | EC$978 ($362) | $1,090 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$613 ($227) | $117 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$101 ($37) | $48 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | EC$1,696 ($628) | $323 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 ($125) | $121 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 ($6) | $11 | - 39% | |
| 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) | $47 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | EC$65 ($24) | $44 | - 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) | $113 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$35,600 ($13,173) | $22,255 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$8 ($3.13) | $0.78 | + 301% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 ($33) | $85 | - 61% | |
| 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$16 ($5.74) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | EC$139 ($51) | $110 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | EC$12 ($4.28) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$17 ($6) | $3.43 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$14 ($5.17) | $5.06 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.20 ($1.93) | $3.47 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 ($3.65) | $1.84 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$20 ($7) | $20 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$49 ($18) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$35 ($13) | $25 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $172 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$181 ($67) | $78 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$13 ($4.88) | $12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 ($3.70) | $4.92 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.30 ($1.96) | $5.92 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | EC$300 ($111) | $419 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$110 ($41) | $50 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 ($3.87) | $8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 80,095 prices entered by 10,899 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 30% cheaper than in United States
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