Cost of living in Canton is 26% higher than in Castries (without rent).
Rent in Canton is 156% more expensive than in Castries.
Cost of living including rent in Canton is 85% higher than in Castries.
Food in Canton is 30% more expensive than in Castries.
Transport in Canton is 22% cheaper than in Castries.
| Canton | Castries | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Canton | Castries | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.6 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 64.3 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.61 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.05 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.86 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.42 $ | 1.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.31 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.08 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.61 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 8.67 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.11 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.62 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.67 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.3 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.24 $ | 4.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.13 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 58.6 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.6 $ | 33.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 110 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.99 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.5 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.61 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.24 $ | 4.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 76.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
190 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64 $ | 41.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,116 $ | 357 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,995 $ | 615 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,315 $ | 597 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,480 $ | 871 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,373 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,293 $ | 1,110 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,769 $ | 1,222 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.41 % | 7.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.3 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Haircut | 18.4 $ | 6.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49 $ | 80.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,027 $ | 181 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,456 $ | 6,685 $ |