General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Basseterre |
| Country | St. Kitts & Nevis |
| Currency | East Caribbean dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.1% |
| Gdp | $969 million |
| Size | 261 km² |
| Population | 53,544 |
| Population density | 205/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.03 |
| City population | 32% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 24∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 98% |
| Population with a college degree | 12% |
| Population able to speak english | 80% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 58 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | LIAT |
| Main airport | Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $8 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $350/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $80/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 35% |
| Vat | 17% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $15000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 15-20% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 21.63/MBits |
| Tld | .kn |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 65% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sundays |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Best Buy |
| Pharmacy | CVS |
| Drugstore | Walgreens |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Goat Water | A spicy stew made with goat meat, vegetables, and dumplings | $10-15 |
| Conch Fritters | Fried balls of conch meat, served with a dipping sauce | $8-12 |
| Lobster | Fresh lobster, grilled, steamed, or boiled | $20-30 |
| Johnny Cakes | Fried dough balls, similar to pancakes | $5-10 |
| Roti | A flatbread filled with meat, vegetables, or seafood | $10-15 |
| Saltfish | Salted codfish, usually served with vegetables | $10-15 |
| Stew Chicken | Chicken stewed in a flavorful sauce | $10-15 |
| Callaloo | A soup made with callaloo leaves, okra, and other vegetables | $10-15 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ting | A grapefruit-flavored soda | $1.50 |
| Sugar Cane Juice | Freshly squeezed juice from sugar cane | $2.00 |
| Mauby | A sweet, non-alcoholic drink made from the bark of the mauby tree | $2.50 |
| Sorrel | A tart, refreshing drink made from the flowers of the sorrel plant | $3.00 |
| Rum Punch | A popular Caribbean cocktail made with rum, fruit juices, and spices | $4.00 |
| Carib Beer | A local beer brewed in St. Kitts | $3.50 |
| Heineken | A Dutch beer that is also popular in St. Kitts | $4.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Batik Fabric | Hand-painted fabric with vibrant colors and intricate designs | $20-$50 per yard |
| Shell Jewelry | Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings made from local seashells | $10-$30 |
| Rum | Local rum, such as Brinley Gold or Old Road Rum | $20-$40 per bottle |
| Sugar | Organic sugar, grown and processed on St. Kitts | $5-$10 per bag |
| Coffee | Locally grown and roasted coffee | $10-$20 per bag |
| Handcrafted Pottery | Unique pottery pieces, made by local artisans | $20-$50 per item |
| T-shirts and Souvenirs | T-shirts, mugs, and other souvenirs with St. Kitts & Nevis designs | $10-$20 |
| Spices | Local spices, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger | $5-$10 per bag |
| Local Art | Paintings, sculptures, and other artwork by local artists | $50-$200 |
| Honey | Local honey, made from the nectar of local flowers | $10-$20 per jar |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of a new year |
| Carnival | February or March | A colorful festival with parades, music, and dancing |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Honors the contributions of workers |
| Whit Monday | May or June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| National Heroes Day | September 16 | Honors the national heroes of St. Kitts and Nevis |
| Independence Day | September 19 | Celebrates the independence of St. Kitts and Nevis from the United Kingdom |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A day for giving gifts and spending time with family |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer |
| Online news | SKNVibes |
| Tv | ZIZ TV |
| Radio | WINN FM |