Cost of Living Comparison Between Saint Helena and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Saint Helena and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Saint Helena is 32.8% cheaper than United States without rent, and 51.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Saint Helena is 36.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 56.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Saint Helena
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.43 SHP 12.29
$19.97 $19.97
-17.73%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$53.8 SHP 40.25
$74.7 $74.7
-27.93%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$12.27 SHP 9.18
$11.40 $11.40
7.63%
Cappuccino
$3.04 SHP 2.28
$5.37 $5.37
-43.39%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.18 SHP 0.88
$2.63 $2.63
-55.13%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.12 SHP 0.84
$2.06 $2.06
-45.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.62 SHP 3.45
$5.90 $5.90
-21.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.71 SHP 2.03
$7.02 $7.02
-61.40%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Saint Helena
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.91 SHP 1.43
$1.09 $1.09
75.23%
White Bread (500g)
$1.74 SHP 1.30
$3.55 $3.55
-50.99%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.40 SHP 1.05
$4.73 $4.73
-70.40%
Eggs
$4.39 SHP 3.28
$4.30 $4.30
2.09%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.39 SHP 6.28
$13.01 $13.01
-35.51%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.08 SHP 8.29
$12.22 $12.22
-9.33%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.12 SHP 8.32
$16.36 $16.36
-32.03%
Apples (1kg)
-
$5.21 $5.21
-
Banana (1kg)
-
$1.70 $1.70
-
Oranges (1kg)
-
$4.59 $4.59
-
Tomato (1kg)
-
$4.97 $4.97
-
Potato (1kg)
-
$2.98 $2.98
-
Onion (1kg)
-
$3.04 $3.04
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.70 SHP 2.02
$2.26 $2.26
19.47%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.27 SHP 1.70
$2.17 $2.17
4.61%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.63 SHP 8.70
$9.83 $9.83
18.31%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.81 SHP 11.82
$15.17 $15.17
4.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$1.91 $1.91
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$3.58 $3.58
-
🚌 Getting Around
Saint Helena
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$2.49 $2.49
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.28 SHP 30.87
$66.1 $66.1
-37.56%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.65 SHP 1.98
$3.82 $3.82
-30.63%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$1.78 $1.78
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$29.48 $29.48
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.60 SHP 1.94
$0.91 $0.91
185.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
-
$29.5K $29.5K
-
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
-
$26.1K $26.1K
-
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Saint Helena
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
-
$206 $206
-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
-
$56.9 $56.9
-
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$167 SHP 125
$72.8 $72.8
128.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Saint Helena
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$13.57 SHP 10.15
$45.23 $45.23
-70.00%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$21.84 $21.84
-
Cinema Ticket
-
$13.79 $13.79
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
Saint Helena
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$1,355 $1,355
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$22.6K $22.6K
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Saint Helena
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$40.74 SHP 30.47
$51.3 $51.3
-20.60%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$20.15 SHP 15.08
$42.37 $42.37
-52.44%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$47.83 SHP 35.78
$88.6 $88.6
-46.03%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
-
$115 $115
-
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Saint Helena
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$696 SHP 521
$1,763 $1,763
-60.52%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$608 SHP 455
$1,432 $1,432
-57.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$725 SHP 542
$2,827 $2,827
-74.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$657 SHP 492
$2,358 $2,358
-72.12%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$3,391 $3,391
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$2,614 $2,614
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Saint Helena
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$785 SHP 587
$4,326 $4,326
-81.86%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.2
6.51
-4.76%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Saint Helena: March 3, 2026

Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

City Median Internet Speeds Comparison (Updated January 2026)

The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Similar countries