In Castries, Saint Lucia, a family of four typically needs around $2694 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1159 monthly.
Castries is 19% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Castries is 6% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Castries is, on average, 62% lower than in Columbus.
Castries is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Castries is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs are relatively manageable, being 5% lower than the European benchmark.
Public transport is slightly more affordable, at 2% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 7.55 $ |
| Dinner | 46.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.94 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.67 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.33 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.39 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.83 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.11 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 36.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.53 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 33.8 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 46.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.92 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.15 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 77 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 41.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 357 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 615 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 597 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 871 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,473 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,11 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,222 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.05% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.99 $ |
| Haircut | 6.35 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 181 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,685 $ |