If you are planning to travel to one of the attractive countries of Montenegro, Dominica and Saint Lucia and measure the living conditions there, and your long-term plan is to be able to live in these countries, the most important thing to check is the cost of living in these three countries. do the In this article, we are trying to check this issue for you through statistics. Stay with us.
Check the cost of living in Montenegro
Have you decided to finally follow your lifelong dream and start a new life by the sea? So you should know that Montenegro is the right choice to do this!
However, moving to another country is a decision that should be taken carefully. Therefore, you should have all the information beforehand. Knowing the cost of living in Montenegro is one of the main factors that will encourage you to move to this fascinating country on the Adriatic Sea forever.
When renting an apartment in Montenegro, choose your location wisely as this is the factor that largely determines the costs. For example, in coastal cities, the closer the property is to the beach, the higher the rent. The price also depends on the size and type of accommodation, whether you rent an average apartment or a luxury apartment.
Average monthly apartment rental rates in Montenegro:
- One bedroom apartment – about 250 euros
- Two-bedroom apartment – approximately 350 euros
- First class apartment – more than 2000 euros.
Montenegro is a favorite destination for many people because of its urban and natural attractions. Depending on your interest and the lifestyle you are used to, monthly living expenses can vary. When it comes to living expenses, the Normal Market Food Basket provides the best insight into general monthly needs.
- Loaf of bread – 0.50 euros
- Breakfast cereal – 3 euros
- Liter of milk – 0.8 euros
- Coffee (200 grams) – 2.5 euros
- Chicken (kg) – 6 euros
- Eggs – 1.50 euros
- Banana (kg) – 1.00 Euro
- Apples (kg) – 0.95 euros
- Tomatoes (kg) – 1.10 euros
- Potatoes (kg) – 0.50 euros
Check the cost of living in Dominica
Compared to America or Europe, the cost of living in Dominica is relatively low. Rental and real estate prices are lower than most Caribbean islands, local produce is cheap, and so is transportation. If you are looking to live or retire on a budget, this is the place for you.
For reference, you can expect a family of four to spend around $3,200 a month without rent. The monthly expenses of one person without rent are estimated at 860 dollars.
A loaf of fresh white bread is $1.90, about the same price as a pint of beer at a bar. A prepaid mobile phone tariff costs about $0.32 per minute, and utilities for an 85-square-meter apartment are about $46, plus unlimited internet is $65. A monthly pass for a club that fills your free time in the best possible way is about $60 a month.
Eating out and drinking is cheap in Dominica. The country is full of bars and restaurants and great places to eat. We suggest you try the local delicacies, a combination of local, Native American, Spanish, French and English cuisine influences.
In Dominica, there are many dining options and prices vary accordingly. A meal at a budget restaurant costs $7, while a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant costs $70.
Also keep in mind that imported and domestic drinks are cheaper than in most countries. Dominica has a public education system – free – and a private education system – where you have to pay. The monthly fee for a private full-day preschool or kindergarten is $140
Schooling is free and compulsory for students aged 5 to 16. However, you can find some private schools in Dominica. Most universities are private. Enrollment fees vary across universities, however below is an estimate of fees for international students for one year at private universities.
- The cost of international undergraduate studies is estimated at $11,900 per year
- The cost for international graduates is estimated at $17,850 per year
Students also have the option – at an additional cost – to stay in campus housing if they wish.
Cost of living in Saint Lucia
The cost of living in St. Lucia is relatively low compared to the UK and the US and residents enjoy a favorable tax system – no inheritance tax, no tax on wealth earned abroad in St. Lucia. Since you can enjoy a high quality of life in this beautiful country after obtaining citizenship of St. Lucia, the island is seeing an increase in foreign expats moving to this tropical paradise – mainly from the United States and Canada. . The expat community in Saint Lucia is one of the friendliest expat communities in the world.
- a bread – About 2 U.S. dollar
- Coke bottle 500 Milliliter approx 2 U.S. dollar
- Liter water bottle 2 U.S. dollar
- A dozen eggs 5-6 U.S. dollar
- Cheese – small block 3 U.S. dollar
- Beverages (local) 2 U.S. dollar (Most of the drinks are produced here and are very cheap) Bottle 330 Milliliter
- baked beans 470 ml of tin – 4 U.S. dollar
- Butter 1 Pound 10 U.S. dollar
To give you an estimate of restaurant prices: a meal at a cheap restaurant is $5, while a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant is $29.
With an influx of expats moving to the island, St. Lucia’s real estate market is booming. Properties such as villas, resorts, apartments, condos, historic colonial houses are available at a wide range of prices. Some of the best cities to live in Saint Lucia include Castries, Rodney Bay, Soufriere and Marigot Bay. Below are some of the property prices you can find on the market:
- St. Lucia Community House = Starting at $200,000.
- Modern condos and bungalows = about $300,000
- Beach Villas = $1,000,000.
Result
For living and migrating in each of these three countries, one of the important factors is financial issues. As you have seen, these countries, while having their security and peace, do not have a high cost of living, and if you have enough capital, you can enjoy a good standard of living in this country easily and with very low costs.
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