Cost of living in Gillette is 21% higher than in Castries (without rent).
Rent in Gillette is 121% more expensive than in Castries.
Cost of living including rent in Gillette is 66% higher than in Castries.
Food in Gillette is 25% more expensive than in Castries.
Transport in Gillette is 38% cheaper than in Castries.
| Gillette | Castries | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gillette | Castries | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.9 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.2 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.02 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.51 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.98 $ | 1.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 9.02 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.7 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 8.67 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.15 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.18 $ | 4.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.26 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.6 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.5 $ | 33.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 132 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.84 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.99 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.56 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 4.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
196 $ | 76.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
304 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
89.2 $ | 41.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 868 $ | 357 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,541 $ | 615 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 885 $ | 597 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,025 $ | 871 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,759 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,753 $ | 1,110 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,704 $ | 1,222 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.17 % | 7.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Haircut | 19.2 $ | 6.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.5 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.3 $ | 80.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 601 $ | 181 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,991 $ | 6,685 $ |