Cost of living in White Plains is 38% higher than in Basseterre (without rent).
Rent in White Plains is 259% more expensive than in Basseterre.
Cost of living including rent in White Plains is 133% higher than in Basseterre.
Food in White Plains is 33% more expensive than in Basseterre.
Transport in White Plains is 3% more expensive than in Basseterre.
| White Plains | Basseterre | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| White Plains | Basseterre | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.1 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.5 $ | 75.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.08 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.34 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.58 $ | 2.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.54 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.56 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.57 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.79 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.65 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.97 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.4 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 15.9 $ | 8.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.84 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 116 $ | 42 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.5 $ | 36.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 147 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.1 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.68 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 6.04 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 2.95 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.5 $ | 61.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 95.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.3 $ | 56.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,678 $ | 361 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,980 $ | 378 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,084 $ | 626 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 5,056 $ | 747 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,722 $ | 5,046 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,831 $ | 3,968 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,743 $ | 1,102 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.39 % | 4.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 77 $ | 41.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Haircut | 20.1 $ | 7.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.2 $ | 116 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47 $ | 42.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,757 $ | 349 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,358 $ | 8,116 $ |