Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to United States
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$50 ($18) | $17 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 ($9) | $9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$16 ($5.93) | $5.11 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$10 ($3.83) | $0.99 | + 287% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 ($3.51) | $3.34 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$12 ($4.33) | $4.43 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$31 ($12) | $7 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$23 ($8) | $3.93 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 ($3.52) | $1.92 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$3.00 ($1.11) | $3.30 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$40 ($15) | $16 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$4.92 ($1.82) | $2.26 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.46 ($0.91) | $2.47 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,256 ($1,575) | $2,517 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,504 ($927) | $1,960 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$350 ($130) | $204 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,752 ($1,018) | $1,774 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,752 ($648) | $1,342 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$376 ($139) | $139 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$135 ($50) | $56 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,696 ($628) | $300 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$337 ($125) | $135 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$20 ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 ($3.70) | $27 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$158 ($58) | $51 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$145 ($53) | $46 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$208 ($77) | $92 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$315 ($117) | $120 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,474 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.62 ($2.08) | $1.06 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$89 ($33) | $77 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$22 ($8) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$22 ($8) | $19 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$128 ($47) | $125 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$20 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$13 ($4.72) | $4.17 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 ($5.55) | $5.50 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$7 ($2.73) | $4.18 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$9 ($3.50) | $2.05 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($5.69) | $25 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$115 ($42) | $49 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$350 ($129) | $84 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 ($3.70) | $13 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$9 ($3.33) | $5.19 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.92 ($2.19) | $6 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$1,373 ($508) | $492 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$162 ($60) | $53 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,171 prices entered by 2,618 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 23% cheaper than in United States
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