Island, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Cost of living in St. Kitts
How much a month costs in St. Kitts
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,780–4,070 (EC$7,500–11,000).
Prices in St. Kitts
Typical 2026 ranges in XCD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XCD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | EC$2,700–4,500 | $1,000–1,670 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | EC$1,800–3,000 | $667–1,110 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | EC$300–600 | $111–222 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | EC$20–40 | $7.4–14.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | EC$65–130 | $24–48 |
| Cappuccino | EC$10–18 | $3.7–6.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | EC$8–14 | $3.0–5.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | EC$3–5 | $1.1–1.9 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | EC$40–70 | $15–26 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | EC$120–250 | $44–93 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | EC$60–110 | $22–41 |
Value for money: 21/100
A value score of 21/100 means St. Kitts gives more quality of life per dollar than 20% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 82/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to St. Kitts
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Varadero | Cuba | $2,000–3,200 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in St. Kitts?
About $1,670–2,410 on a lean budget, $2,780–4,070 for a comfortable month and $5,560–9,630 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in St. Kitts?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs EC$2,700–4,500 ($1,000–1,670) a month in the center and EC$1,800–3,000 ($667–1,110) outside it.
How much does food cost in St. Kitts?
A local meal is EC$20–40 ($7.4–14.8); a mid-range restaurant is EC$65–130 ($24–48) per person.
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis expensive?
Prices in Saint Kitts and Nevis are about 69% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.