Cost of living in Saint Lucia compared to United States
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Lucia is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$26 ($10) | $20 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$32 ($12) | $10 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$15 ($5.55) | $5.78 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$20 ($7) | $1.09 | + 581% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 ($3.70) | $4.96 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $4.65 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$22 ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$20 ($7) | $4.52 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 ($3.52) | $2.36 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $3.29 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$30 ($11) | $16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$2.50 ($0.93) | $2.91 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.60 ($2.07) | $2.84 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Saint Lucia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 ($925) | $2,969 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,500 ($555) | $2,268 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$500 ($185) | $223 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$3,000 ($1,110) | $2,001 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 ($555) | $1,513 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$1,500 ($555) | $150 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$123 ($46) | $64 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,500 ($555) | $292 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$300 ($111) | $142 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$30 ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Lucia is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$250 ($93) | $56 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$100 ($37) | $48 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$210 ($78) | $95 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$250 ($93) | $125 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Lucia is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$60,000 ($22,201) | $27,698 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$4.49 ($1.66) | $1.03 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $83 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Lucia is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$10 ($3.70) | $9 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 ($11) | $24 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$120 ($44) | $152 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$36 ($13) | $9 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$19 ($7) | $4.89 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$9 ($3.26) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$6 ($2.30) | $4.88 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$12 ($4.44) | $2.20 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$30 ($11) | $29 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Lucia is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Saint Lucia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$60 ($22) | $57 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$36 ($13) | $29 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 ($148) | $92 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 ($3.70) | $14 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($5.55) | $5.40 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$799 ($296) | $558 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 ($37) | $61 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,981 prices entered by 2,766 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Lucia is 26% cheaper than in United States
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