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| Food | Price in $ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 12 eggs dozen, large |
12.50 XCD | |||
 1 beer pint in local shops, markets |
7 XCD | |||
 1 kg of tomatoes |
8.50 XCD | |||
 Full chicken 2kg |
38.75 XCD | |||
 1litre 100% fruit juice |
8.50 XCD | |||
 1 package of cigarettes imported brands |
25 XCD | |||
 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples |
7.50 XCD | |||
 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality |
48.95 XCD | |||
| 2.5 liters of Coca-Cola |
0.95 XCD | |||
 1 Bread loaf standard |
9.50 XCD | |||
 Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml |
12 XCD | |||
 1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna |
18.50 XCD | |||
| Heinz baked beans 1 tin |
8 XCD | |||
 1.5 kg Sugar |
10 XCD | |||
| 2 liter cooking oil |
20 XCD | |||
 Yum-yum noodles per pack |
2.00 XCD | |||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes |
5.50 XCD | |||
 1 liter milk |
8.50 XCD | |||
 Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away |
25 XCD | |||
| Housing | ||||
 Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat |
165 XCD | |||
 Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) |
145 XCD | |||
 Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) |
58.50 XCD | |||
 House Cleaning fee per day |
105 XCD | |||
 Large Gas heater price range upwards. |
200 XCD | |||
 Original branded Electric Fans |
200 XCD | |||
 Original branded Electric kettle. |
120 XCD | |||
 40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set |
2000 XCD | |||
 Single bed Blankets |
120 XCD | |||
| Personal Care | ||||
 Avon for women and men cologne |
100 XCD | |||
 Ladies hair plaiting. |
60 XCD | |||
 Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) |
18 XCD | |||
 Men's haircut |
40 XCD | |||
 Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses |
24.50 XCD | |||
 Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages |
65 XCD | |||
 1 month of gym subscription. |
105 XCD | |||
 Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) |
90 XCD | |||
| Unisex Loris perfume |
30 XCD | |||
 Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. |
100 XCD | |||
| Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards |
1000 XCD | |||
 Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards |
3000 XCD | |||
| Entertainment | ||||
 Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks |
120 XCD | |||
 Go carting 30mins |
120 XCD | |||
 Movie House 3d cinema |
30 XCD | |||
 Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) |
15 XCD | |||
 Photo shoot |
120 XCD | |||
 Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee |
12.50 XCD | |||
 3 course dinner local restaurant two people |
96.50 XCD | |||
 3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people |
150 XCD | |||
 Play station 4 console without games. |
2000 XCD | |||
 Spalding Basketball |
200 XCD | |||
 Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls |
500 XCD | |||
| Transportation | ||||
 Taxi fare on average 5-10km |
45 XCD | |||
 Public transport per trip one way maximum fare |
30 XCD | |||
 1 liter petrol/diesel |
6.50 XCD | |||
| 1 day rent a car cost |
140 XCD | |||
 Driver’s license |
2300 XCD | |||
| Clothes | ||||
 1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) |
150 XCD | |||
 1 pair of men’s formal shoes |
215 XCD | |||
 1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) |
280 XCD | |||
 1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) |
135.79 XCD | |||
 Ladies formal shoes original and durable |
120 XCD | |||
 Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) |
150 XCD | |||
Living in St Kitts and Nevis is generally inexpensive compared to other countries. Estimated monthly costs for a single person are about EC$4 037. RoccApply gives you some pointers on some major cost areas that you may consider in saint Kitts and Nevis.
Accommodation
A one-bedroom apartment in City Centre in St Kitts And Nevis costs about EC$1 635.76, and an Apartment (one bedroom) Outside of the city center costs EC$1 000.00. Several rental accommodations come fully furnished with basic room requirements.
Transport
The prices for local transportation or rental are as follows: One Litre of gasoline costs EC$6.60, One-way ticket for local transport costs about EC$ 3.25. Some other transport options found in Bhutan include:
Car rental- A selection of cars, motorcycles, and mopeds are available for hire from several companies. These can be booked in advance and collected upon arrival in the country. Car hire companies include Avis and Hertz, and several local vendors. You need to be at 21 years and above to hire a car.
Buses- Buses on St Kitts and Nevis come in the form of minivans or microbuses. They are privately owned but regulated by the government, and can be identified by their green license plate which starts with the letter ‘H’. it is possible to flag them down and ask the driver to let you off anywhere on the islands, there are also many bus stops and shelters along the routes.
Taxis- Taxis serve most destinations across the islands. There is a 50% surcharge between 2200hrs -0600hrs. Taxi drivers here expect a 10% tip.
Bike- You can hire motorbikes, mopeds, and bikes to get around the islands though safety equipment is often not included in the price. Local companies include Sunny Blue Scooter Rentals, and Bike, Kayak 'N' Windsurf Nevis
Coach- Colourfully decorated, privately owned vans operate on several bus routes on St Kitts and can be flagged down at any point along the road. This low-cost transport service is used extensively by locals and less frequently by tourists.
Trains- Trains are another transport alternative in Saint Kitts and Nevis. There is an enjoyable scenic railway that takes the route of an old narrow-gauge line built to transport sugar cane Which still caters to tourists. The trains are double-decked, and the top floor is open, providing a panoramic view across the landscape. In these trains, travelers are provided complimentary drinks, and there is also a live singing performance on board.
singing performance on board.
Bills and Utilities:
Basic Utility prices in Saint Kitts and Nevis are as follows: Basic utilities (Water, heating, garbage, and electricity) costs EC$414.93, Cable/DSL internet connection (unlimited data and speed of 60Mbps) costs EC$155.22.
