Travel budget and cost of living in Castries (Saint Lucia) how much does a trip cost?

Castries travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Castries

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Castries for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Castries compared to Saint Lucia in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Castries in 2020 is 27% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Castries in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Castries by expense type

Restaurant budget in Castries

Lunch

$ 5.7/person
($ 5.1 to $ 6.1)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 17 to $ 35)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 9.3/person
($ 8.1 to $ 13)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Local beer

$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 2.9)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 3.8)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 4.9)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Castries

1-star hotel

$ 71/night
( $ 71)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 73/night
($ 65 to $ 87)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 152/night
($ 69 to $ 278)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 474/night
($ 234 to $ 829)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 869/night
($ 499 to $ 1551)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Room with kitchen

$ 157/month
($ 78 to $ 245)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 214/month
($ 128 to $ 341)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 100/month
($ 63 to $ 167)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 238/month
($ 96 to $ 397)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Castries

Milk

$ 3.8/litre
($ 2 to $ 5.7)

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349% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 3.2)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 6.5/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 10)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 10 to $ 14)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 5.7/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 6.1)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Oranges

$ 1.2/kg
( $ 1.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 4.9)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 4.7)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 2.6/salad
($ 2 to $ 3.1)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 21/kg
($ 15 to $ 24)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Castries

Bus ticket

$ 1.1/ticket
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 164/month
( $ 164)

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120% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 75

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
( $ 0.8)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.8
( $ 3.8)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 52/24hrs
($ 39 to $ 87)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Castries

Electricity, water...

$ 87/month
($ 63 to $ 130)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Mobile phone

$ 0.4/min.
( $ 0.4)

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184% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 85/month
($ 49 to $ 103)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 489/month
($ 164 to $ 814)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 327/month
($ 286 to $ 367)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1112

Flat (centre)

$ 1125/month
($ 327 to $ 1627)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2230

Flat (suburbs)

$ 678/month
($ 611 to $ 814)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1762

Gym

$ 34/month
($ 21 to $ 42)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 200/month
( $ 200)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 964

Leisure activity budget in Castries

Cinema

$ 7.3/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 10.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 63/hr
($ 63 to $ 63)

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278% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Castries

Cigarettes

$ 2.4/pack
( $ 2.4)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Levi's jeans

$ 72
($ 63 to $ 83)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 124
( $ 124)

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230% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 78
($ 63 to $ 90)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 211
($ 124 to $ 306)

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112% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 100

Plane ticket budget

London → Castries

$ 1089
(fair price: $ 775)

New York City → Castries

$ 777
(fair price: $ 635)

Manchester → Castries

$ 1285
(fair price: $ 1105)

Toronto (Ontario) → Castries

$ 917
(fair price: $ 698)

Los Angeles → Castries

$ 1016
(fair price: $ 794)

Edinburgh → Castries

$ 1192
(fair price: $ 1005)

Dublin → Castries

$ 1144
(fair price: $ 944)

Montreal → Castries

$ 972
(fair price: $ 737)

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