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Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Kitts & Nevis

Basseterre

capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis

28°C · this month$3,600/mo12,92015 m4 missions from 4 countries
Photo: J. Stephen Conn · CC BY-SA 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Basseterre

Monthly budget
$3,600/mo
Prices vs USA: 80%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 2.7 XCD
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 64.2
travel.state.gov
Internet access
77%
of people online
Air quality
8.9
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English
Emergency
911
Plug types
BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, British and related types
Calling code
+1869

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jul 6, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
20°25°30°35°28°Jan28°Feb28°Mar29°Apr30°May29°Jun30°Jul30°Aug30°Sep30°Oct29°Nov29°Dec
Best months:JanuaryFebruaryMarch

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 78%

Embassies & consulates in Basseterre

4 missions from 4 countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Basseterre safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates St. Kitts & Nevis at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 64.2 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Basseterre?

Roughly $3,600 per month for a remote worker, based on St. Kitts & Nevis price levels (80% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Basseterre in November?

In November Basseterre averages a high of 29°C, a low of 25°C and about 96 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Basseterre?

4 diplomatic missions, including Cuba (Embassy), Taiwan (Embassy), and Venezuela (Embassy).

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.