Cost of living in Edison is 49% higher than in Castries (without rent).
Rent in Edison is 251% more expensive than in Castries.
Cost of living including rent in Edison is 140% higher than in Castries.
Food in Edison is 52% more expensive than in Castries.
Transport in Edison is 7% more expensive than in Castries.
| Edison | Castries | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Edison | Castries | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.9 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 80 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.9 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.96 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.97 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.58 $ | 1.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.05 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.27 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 8.67 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.32 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.37 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.4 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ | 4.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5.97 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 88.3 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.4 $ | 33.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 145 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.98 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.18 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.46 $ | 4.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.7 $ | 76.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
140 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
62.1 $ | 41.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,627 $ | 357 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,767 $ | 615 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,916 $ | 597 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,155 $ | 871 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,479 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,175 $ | 1,110 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,905 $ | 1,222 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.65 % | 7.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.8 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Haircut | 23.5 $ | 6.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61 $ | 80.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,058 $ | 181 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,328 $ | 6,685 $ |