Cost of living in Basseterre

Basseterre, Saint Kitts And Nevis is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $1241 for one person and $2695 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Basseterre compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Basseterre is 13% cheaper overall.

How does Basseterre compare to your city?

Basseterre is 50% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Basseterre is, on average, 80% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Basseterre?

Who is Basseterre a good fit for?

Basseterre tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Basseterre so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in Basseterre is the cost of rent and utilities, which can significantly impact budgets.

Is food expensive in Basseterre?

Food costs are 12% higher than the European benchmark, making dining a consideration for budgets.

Is public transport affordable in Basseterre?

Public transport is 6% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect commuting costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1241 $
Without Rent
709 $
Rent & Utilities
532 $
Food
535 $
Transport
79 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1102 $
GDP per Capita
22,553 $
Freedom Index
6.20
Lifespan
72 years
Speak English
78%
Population
13.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.5 $
Dinner 75.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.07 $
Capuccino 4.3 $
Coke, 330ml 2.02 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 3.52 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.42 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.7 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.99 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.82 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.33 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.46 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.84 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.22 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.01 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.56 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.04 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.58 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.25 $
Cigarette pack 8.39 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.6 $
Monthly Pass 42 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.89 $
Taxi, 8 km 36.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 37.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.66 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.84 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.7 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.95 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 62 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 95 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 56.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 361 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 378 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 626 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 747 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,046 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,968 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,102 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 4.51%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 41.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 6.33 $
Haircut 7.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 116 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 42.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 349 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 8,116 $

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Basseterre vs George Town (George Town is 194% more expensive)
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Basseterre vs Nassau (Nassau is 122% more expensive) Basseterre vs Freeport (Freeport is 77% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Basseterre vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 89% more expensive) Basseterre vs Luganville (Luganville is 146% more expensive)
United States
Basseterre vs New York City (New York City is 226% more expensive) Basseterre vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 157% more expensive) Basseterre vs Chicago (Chicago is 115% more expensive) Basseterre vs Houston (Houston is 81% more expensive) Basseterre vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 91% more expensive) Basseterre vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 105% more expensive) Basseterre vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 77% more expensive) Basseterre vs San Diego (San Diego is 170% more expensive) Basseterre vs Dallas (Dallas is 105% more expensive) Basseterre vs San Jose (San Jose is 196% more expensive)
Canada
Basseterre vs Toronto (Toronto is 107% more expensive) Basseterre vs Montreal (Montreal is 57% more expensive) Basseterre vs Calgary (Calgary is 73% more expensive) Basseterre vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 80% more expensive) Basseterre vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 44% more expensive) Basseterre vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 41% more expensive) Basseterre vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 99% more expensive) Basseterre vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 114% more expensive) Basseterre vs Brampton (Brampton is 71% more expensive) Basseterre vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 74% more expensive)
Barbados
Basseterre vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 10% more expensive) Basseterre vs Holetown (Holetown is 12% more expensive)
Panama
Basseterre vs Panama City (Panama City is 12% more expensive) Basseterre vs Colon (Colon is 5% less expensive) Basseterre vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 1% less expensive) Basseterre vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 15% less expensive) Basseterre vs David (David is 33% less expensive) Basseterre vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 23% less expensive) Basseterre vs Balboa (Balboa is 1% more expensive) Basseterre vs Pacora (Pacora is 1% more expensive) Basseterre vs Chitre (Chitre is 12% less expensive) Basseterre vs Penonome (Penonome is 12% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Basseterre vs Basseterre (Basseterre has similar costs) Basseterre vs Cayon (Cayon is 0% more expensive)
Cuba
Basseterre vs Havana (Havana is 17% less expensive) Basseterre vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 14% more expensive) Basseterre vs Holguin (Holguin is 3% more expensive) Basseterre vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 23% more expensive) Basseterre vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 15% less expensive) Basseterre vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 6% less expensive) Basseterre vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 26% more expensive) Basseterre vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 25% more expensive) Basseterre vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 12% less expensive) Basseterre vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 29% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Basseterre vs San Jose (San Jose is 0% less expensive) Basseterre vs Limon (Limon is 3% less expensive) Basseterre vs Liberia (Liberia is 28% less expensive) Basseterre vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 1% less expensive) Basseterre vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 3% more expensive) Basseterre vs Cartago (Cartago is 23% less expensive) Basseterre vs Heredia (Heredia is 0% more expensive) Basseterre vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 36% more expensive) Basseterre vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 6% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
Basseterre vs Castries (Castries is 7% less expensive) Basseterre vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 4% less expensive)
Jamaica
Basseterre vs Kingston (Kingston is 7% more expensive) Basseterre vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 37% less expensive) Basseterre vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 18% less expensive) Basseterre vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 6% less expensive) Basseterre vs May Pen (May Pen is 34% less expensive) Basseterre vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 21% less expensive) Basseterre vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 32% less expensive) Basseterre vs Linstead (Linstead is 16% less expensive) Basseterre vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 10% less expensive) Basseterre vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 8% less expensive)
El Salvador
Basseterre vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 4% less expensive) Basseterre vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 43% less expensive) Basseterre vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 5% less expensive) Basseterre vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 13% less expensive) Basseterre vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 6% less expensive) Basseterre vs Apopa (Apopa is 8% less expensive) Basseterre vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 3% less expensive) Basseterre vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 17% more expensive) Basseterre vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 12% less expensive) Basseterre vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 29% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Basseterre vs St. John's (St. John's is 13% less expensive) Basseterre vs All Saints (All Saints is 13% less expensive)
Grenada
Basseterre vs St. George's (St. George's is 14% less expensive) Basseterre vs Grenville (Grenville is 15% less expensive)
Dominica
Basseterre vs Roseau (Roseau is 19% less expensive) Basseterre vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 8% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Basseterre vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 21% less expensive) Basseterre vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 19% less expensive)
Belize
Basseterre vs Belize City (Belize City is 29% less expensive) Basseterre vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 12% less expensive) Basseterre vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 41% less expensive) Basseterre vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 7% more expensive) Basseterre vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 27% more expensive)
Guatemala
Basseterre vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 19% less expensive) Basseterre vs Mixco (Mixco is 49% less expensive) Basseterre vs Coban (Coban is 27% less expensive) Basseterre vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 37% less expensive) Basseterre vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 27% less expensive) Basseterre vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 27% less expensive) Basseterre vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 30% less expensive) Basseterre vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 30% less expensive) Basseterre vs Flores (Flores is 31% less expensive) Basseterre vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 36% less expensive)
Honduras
Basseterre vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 33% less expensive) Basseterre vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 16% less expensive) Basseterre vs Choloma (Choloma is 52% less expensive) Basseterre vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 48% less expensive) Basseterre vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 29% less expensive) Basseterre vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 30% less expensive) Basseterre vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 42% less expensive) Basseterre vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 42% less expensive) Basseterre vs Yoro (Yoro is 41% less expensive) Basseterre vs La Lima (La Lima is 30% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Basseterre vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 36% less expensive) Basseterre vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 16% less expensive) Basseterre vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 38% less expensive) Basseterre vs Higuey (Higuey is 38% less expensive) Basseterre vs La Vega (La Vega is 54% less expensive) Basseterre vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 33% less expensive) Basseterre vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 41% less expensive) Basseterre vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 58% less expensive) Basseterre vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 50% less expensive) Basseterre vs Bonao (Bonao is 56% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Basseterre vs Managua (Managua is 38% less expensive) Basseterre vs Leon (Leon is 49% less expensive) Basseterre vs Masaya (Masaya is 43% less expensive) Basseterre vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 56% less expensive) Basseterre vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 49% less expensive) Basseterre vs Esteli (Esteli is 52% less expensive) Basseterre vs Granada (Granada is 44% less expensive) Basseterre vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 63% less expensive) Basseterre vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 46% less expensive) Basseterre vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 28% less expensive)