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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 48.8% more expensive than Saint Helena without rent, and 105.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 57.5% more expensive than Saint Helena without rent, and 128% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Saint Helena
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$16.43 SHP 12.29
21.55%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$53.8 SHP 40.25
38.75%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$12.27 SHP 9.18
-7.09%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$3.04 SHP 2.28
76.64%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$1.18 SHP 0.88
122.88%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$1.12 SHP 0.84
83.93%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$4.62 SHP 3.45
27.71%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$2.71 SHP 2.03
159.04%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Saint Helena
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$1.91 SHP 1.43
-42.93%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$1.74 SHP 1.30
104.02%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$1.40 SHP 1.05
237.86%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$4.39 SHP 3.28
-2.05%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$8.39 SHP 6.28
55.07%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$11.08 SHP 8.29
10.29%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$11.12 SHP 8.32
47.12%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
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Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
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Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
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Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
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Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
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Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$2.70 SHP 2.02
-16.30%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$2.27 SHP 1.70
-4.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$11.63 SHP 8.70
-15.48%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$15.81 SHP 11.82
-4.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
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🚌 Getting Around
United States
Saint Helena
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$41.28 SHP 30.87
60.15%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$2.65 SHP 1.98
44.15%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$2.60 SHP 1.94
-65.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Saint Helena
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$167 SHP 125
-56.32%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Saint Helena
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$13.57 SHP 10.15
233.31%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
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Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Saint Helena
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Saint Helena
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$40.74 SHP 30.47
25.95%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$20.15 SHP 15.08
110.27%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$47.83 SHP 35.78
85.28%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Saint Helena
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$696 SHP 521
153.28%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$608 SHP 455
135.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$725 SHP 542
289.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$657 SHP 492
258.70%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
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💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Saint Helena
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$785 SHP 587
451.26%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
6.2
5.00%

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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Saint Helena: March 3, 2026

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