St. Lucia, paid in CHF.
The Pitons, rainforest and a honeymoon industry built around both.
Pricier. Exchange rate alone: −3.9%. Local prices: +2.8%.
- Lean
- CHF 69
- Comfort
- CHF 431
The short answerIn CHF, as of November 12, 2026
St. Lucia: as of November 12, 2026, 5.9% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in CHF (Swiss franc), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −3.9%, and prices in the country rose +2.8%. A mid-range day costs about CHF 164 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+5.7%) and SEK did worst (−6.9%).
What CHF buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$288+5.7%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,881+5.5%
- South African randR 3,268+4.7%
- British pound£148+1.5%
- UAE dirhamAED 722+1.2%
- Singapore dollarS$253+0.7%
- US dollar$197+0.7%
- Mexican pesoMX$3,662−0.7%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$354−0.8%
- Canadian dollarC$280−1.8%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,542−1.9%
- Indian rupee₹18,400−3.8%
- Brazilian realR$1,098−4.1%
- Japanese yen¥31,400−4.1%
- Euro€177−4.2%
- Danish kronekr 1,326−5.3%
- Swiss francCHF 164−5.9%
- Swedish kronakr 1,963−6.9%
Booking a trip: St. Lucia
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