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- Antigua and Barbuda
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- St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
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Cost of living in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 35% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 39% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$40 ($15) | $28 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$22 ($8) | $14 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.51 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 ($4.15) | $9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $7 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $3.58 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $5.26 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$31 ($12) | $23 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$9 ($3.43) | $4.40 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$5.66 ($2.10) | $5.28 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 15% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $7,289 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $5,182 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $299 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $4,249 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $2,988 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $272 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$139 ($51) | $71 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,600 ($592) | $509 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $126 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 ($3.70) | $43 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is about the same as in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $72 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $52 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $121 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $199 | - | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 47% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $35,968 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.98 ($1.10) | $1.00 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$154 ($57) | $154 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | EC$88 ($33) | $28 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 53% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $25 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 ($11) | $54 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$194 ($72) | $265 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $14 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.16 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $48 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) is 17% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $111 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$32 ($12) | $40 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $541 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $185 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $22 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $1,024 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $167 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$11 ($3.91) | $18 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 913 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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