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

Gros Islet travel budget

Gros Islet: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Gros Islet

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

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

Cost of living in Gros Islet compared to Saint Lucia in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Gros Islet in 2021 is 9% 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 Gros Islet in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Gros Islet by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gros Islet

Lunch

$ 6.1/person
($ 5 to $ 6.1)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 17 to $ 35)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 9.3/person
($ 8 to $ 13)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

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

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.9)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Cappuccino

$ 3.1/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 4.9)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

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34% 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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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gros Islet

2-star hotel

$ 102/night
($ 49 to $ 223)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 136/night
($ 81 to $ 216)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 470/night
($ 274 to $ 753)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 922/night
($ 541 to $ 1598)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Room with kitchen

$ 171/month
($ 73 to $ 379)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 282/month
($ 133 to $ 494)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 110/month
($ 54 to $ 188)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 241/month
($ 144 to $ 396)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Gros Islet

Milk

$ 2.4/litre
($ 2 to $ 5.6)

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189% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

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

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 3/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 3.2)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 6.5/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 11)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 9.9 to $ 14)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 5.7/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 6.1)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 4.9)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 4.7)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 2.6/salad
($ 2 to $ 3.1)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 13/kg
($ 13 to $ 24)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Gros Islet

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

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126% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.9
($ 3.9 to $ 3.9)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Budget for living and housing in Gros Islet

Electricity, water...

$ 87/month
($ 61 to $ 128)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Mobile phone

$ 0.4/min.
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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210% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 84/month
($ 49 to $ 102)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1169/month
( $ 1169)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1333

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 468/month
( $ 468)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1070

Gym

$ 49/month
( $ 49)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 199/month
($ 199 to $ 199)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 923

Leisure activity budget in Gros Islet

Cinema

$ 6.1/ticket
($ 6.1 to $ 10)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gros Islet

Cigarettes

$ 2.4/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 71
($ 61 to $ 82)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 122
($ 122 to $ 122)

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238% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 78
($ 61 to $ 90)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 210
($ 122 to $ 303)

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121% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Castries

$ 983
(fair price: $ 721)

New York City → Castries

$ 744
(fair price: $ 599)

Manchester → Castries

$ 1240
(fair price: $ 1066)

Toronto (Ontario) → Castries

$ 907
(fair price: $ 690)

Los Angeles → Castries

$ 979
(fair price: $ 754)

Edinburgh → Castries

$ 1185
(fair price: $ 992)

Dublin → Castries

$ 1127
(fair price: $ 931)

Montreal → Castries

$ 961
(fair price: $ 723)