Essentials
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, VRBO, or local agents like 'St. Kitts Nevis Realty'
- City
- Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Population
- Approximately 14,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 40-100 Mbps via Flow or Digicel fiber
- Currency & Banking
- Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD); 1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD (fixed)
- Tap Water
- Generally safe to drink, though many expats prefer bottled or filtered water
- Power
- 230V, 60Hz (often dual voltage 110V/230V in newer builds), 🔌 Type G (UK style) / Type A/B (US style)
- SIM Card
- Flow (7 days 3GB for $15 USD) or Digicel (Global Wellness Center, Basseterre)
- Banking for Expats
- St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, Republic Bank; Revolut/Wise work for ATM withdrawals
- Cashless Friendly
- Partially; supermarkets and hotels take cards, but small shops and buses require cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Ocean Terrace Inn ($150+/night), Airbnb Apartments in Frigate Bay ($100+/night)
- Budget Accommodation
- Culture House (Conaree) - approx. $60-$80 USD per night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Frigate Bay (The Strip) for beaches, bars, and resort amenities
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Frigate Bay or Horizon Hills for reliable infrastructure and community
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Caribbean Bound (Frigate Bay) - Hybrid space offering desk rentals
- Best Cafe for Work
- Rituals Coffee House (The Circus) - Reliable Wi-Fi and ample seating
- Networking Events
- St. Kitts & Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce monthly mixers
- Social Events for Expats
- Friday nights at 'The Strip' (Frigate Bay) or the St. Kitts Yacht Club
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- No Uber/Bolt; 869ToGo for food delivery, local taxi stands at The Circus
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- SunnyBlue Scooter Rentals (Basseterre) - approx. $45 USD/day
- Best Beach Nearby
- South Friars Bay (Carambola Beach Club)
- Top Regional Airline
- LIAT or InterCaribbean Airways
- Top International Airline
- American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue
- Highway Access
- Island Main Road (circles the entire island)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- The West Line Bus Terminal (for travel to northern parishes)
- Public Transport Passes
- No passes; fixed cash fares between $2.50 XCD and $5.00 XCD
- Regional Travel
- Sea Bridge Ferry or M.V. Mark Twain to Nevis ($10-$15 USD)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Joseph N. France General Hospital (Buckley's Site, Basseterre)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- The Yoga Soul (Frigate Bay)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Phlexx Fitness (Bird Rock) - approx. $60 USD/month
- Laundry Services
- The Laundry Basket (Victoria Road, Basseterre)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- 869ToGo
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Stewed Saltfish with Spicy Plantains and Coconut Dumplings
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Ital Basket (Basseterre) for authentic Rastafarian vegan food
- Best Dessert Spots
- Sweet & Savory (Frigate Bay) for crepes and pastries
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Public Market (Bay Road) for fresh produce every Friday/Saturday
- E-commerce/Online Store
- ShopSKN (local deliveries) or Amazon via freight forwarders like Tropical Shipping
- Grocery Delivery
- Ram's Supermarkets (Online ordering available)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- The Strip at Frigate Bay (vibey beach bars)
- Local Brewery
- Carib Brewery (St. Kitts) Ltd (Buckley's)
- Wine Bars
- Cork & Basket (Port Zante)
- Street Food Stalls
- Friday night BBQ stalls near Independence Square
- Popular International Cuisine
- Marshalls (Expat-favorite Italian/International in Horizon Hills)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park (UNESCO)
- Museums & Art Venues
- National Museum of St. Kitts (housed in the Old Treasury Building)
- Historical Sites
- The Circus (Berkeley Memorial Clock)
- Religious Sites
- St. George's Anglican Church
- Annual Events
- Sugar Mas (Carnival) - December to January
- Cultural Districts
- Independence Square (Former slave market site)
- Theater Venues
- Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium
- Local Markets
- Ame's Local Craft Market (Port Zante)
- Music Scene
- St. Kitts Music Festival (June) - Warner Park Stadium
- Street Art
- Murals along Bay Road near the ferry terminal
- Cooking Classes
- Fairview Homestead & Garden cooking demonstrations
- Art Galleries
- The Gallery (The Palms Court Gardens)
- Historic Buildings
- Government House (Springfield House)
- Local Heritage
- Sugar Industry artifacts at the St. Kitts Scenic Railway
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Mount Liamuiga volcano hike
- National Parks Nearby
- Central Forest Reserve National Park
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Royal St. Kitts Golf Club perimeter paths
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Timothy Hill Overlook (view of Atlantic and Caribbean)
- Birdwatching Locations
- The lagoons at the South East Peninsula
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Shitten Bay (accessible by boat)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- DHL Express (Fort Street, Basseterre)
- Tech Repair Services
- The Computer Store (Cayon Street)
- Table Tennis Spots
- St. Kitts Marriott Resort (Games room)
- Language Classes
- Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (Spanish/French modules)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Charles A. Halbert Public Library (Cunningham St)
- Community Centers
- Old Girls School Community Center
- Gaming Lounges
- Play SKN (Basseterre)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Royal Beach Casino (Frigate Bay)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $5,500 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $220,000 USD via Citizenship by Investment projects)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $3,800 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $152,000 USD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $5,000 USD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $300,000 USD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $3,200 USD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $192,000 USD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $4,800 USD per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $384,000 USD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $3,000 USD per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $240,000 USD)
- Corporate Tax
- 33% (but incentives exist for IBCs and hotels)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% for non-residents
- Tax System
- Territorial; no personal income tax for residents on worldwide income
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 0% for individuals
- VAT
- 17% (Value Added Tax)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- No
- Property Tax
- 0.2% - 0.3% of market value depending on location
- Property Transaction Tax
- 10% Alien Land Holding License (waived for some CBI investors) + 2% stamp duty
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Yes, St. Kitts has a 0% Personal Income Tax rate for all tax residents