Cost of living comparison
Saint Lucia is 87.9% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 36.3% less in Saint Lucia
- Groceries
-
pay 58.8% more in Saint Lucia
- Transportation
-
pay 4.3 times more in Saint Lucia
- Housing
-
pay 38.8% less in Saint Lucia
- Childcare
-
pay 3.5 times more in Saint Lucia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 5.1% more in Saint Lucia
- Clothing
-
pay 39.4% more in Saint Lucia
The cost of transportation, childcare, groceries, clothing, and entertainment and sports in Saint Lucia are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing and restaurants are lower in Saint Lucia. Notably, transportation and childcare are significantly more expensive in Saint Lucia.
If you lived in Saint Lucia instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 36.3% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saint Lucia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$6.48
EC$17.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$7.55
EC$20.41
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.45
EC$3.93
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.90
EC$2.43
|
|
pay 58.8% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saint Lucia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.28
EC$3.45
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$4.53
EC$12.25
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$7.57
EC$20.46
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$3.36
EC$9.09
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$4.41
EC$11.93
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.82
EC$7.63
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.75
EC$2.02
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.98
EC$5.36
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$3.01
EC$8.13
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$2.63
EC$7.11
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.78
EC$2.12
|
|
pay 4.3 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saint Lucia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$5.70
EC$15.40
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$28,676.62
EC$77,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
?? | |
pay 38.8% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saint Lucia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$50.26
EC$135.83
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$456.48
EC$1,233.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$379.27
EC$1,025.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$87.25
EC$235.78
|
|
pay 3.5 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saint Lucia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$164.97
EC$445.83
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$8,510.48
EC$23,000.00
|
|
pay 5.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saint Lucia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$2.23
EC$6.03
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$3.22
EC$8.70
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$40.09
EC$108.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$6.94
EC$18.75
|
|
pay 39.4% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saint Lucia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$50.57
EC$136.67
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$57.04
EC$154.17
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$103.30
EC$279.17
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$106.38
EC$287.50
|
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