Cost of Living Guide in Saint Helena
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses
Saint Helena has a high cost of living compared to the Africa regional average, driven by its remote location in the South Atlantic, which necessitates importing most goods and results in prices elevated above UK levels. Lacking specific CPI indices, it positions as one of the more expensive places in Africa due to logistics challenges, though exact pre-computed comparisons to Africa averages are unavailable. No user home country data is available for direct comparison.
Estimated Monthly Budget
Saint Helena offers poor value for money for budget-conscious expats due to high import-driven costs without pre-computed advantages over Africa averages. Ideal only for those with remote high incomes seeking isolation over affordability.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
Monthly Transport Pass
Gasoline (1L)
Mortgage Interest Rate (20yr Fixed)
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
Milk (1L)
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
Eggs (12)
Local Cheese (1kg)
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
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