Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Argentina
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (ARS $11,792) | ARS $23,839 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (ARS $9,774) | ARS $13,572 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (ARS $2,357) | ARS $4,091 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (ARS $1,977) | ARS $1,581 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (ARS $4,717) | ARS $3,680 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (ARS $5,338) | ARS $2,776 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (ARS $8,243) | ARS $6,232 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (ARS $4,617) | ARS $2,557 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (ARS $2,440) | ARS $1,605 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (ARS $2,392) | ARS $2,068 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (ARS $9,827) | ARS $7,803 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (ARS $2,358) | ARS $3,428 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (ARS $2,751) | ARS $1,013 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 78% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (ARS $1,895,310) | ARS $998,215 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (ARS $1,141,293) | ARS $597,309 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (ARS $253,563) | ARS $96,263 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (ARS $929,814) | ARS $653,318 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (ARS $545,808) | ARS $437,429 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (ARS $159,193) | ARS $64,317 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (ARS $58,960) | ARS $20,253 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (ARS $50,706) | ARS $409,842 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (ARS $300,809) | ARS $233,066 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (ARS $5,628) | ARS $9,006 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $6,044 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (ARS $70,753) | ARS $108,834 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (ARS $84,889) | ARS $71,625 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (ARS $101,081) | ARS $150,565 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (ARS $102,198) | ARS $135,557 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (ARS $40,348,192) | ARS $28,115,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (ARS $1,357) | ARS $1,249 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (ARS $47,168) | ARS $39,335 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (ARS $15,105) | ARS $8,571 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $16,032 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (ARS $58,960) | ARS $28,720 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (ARS $15,372) | ARS $7,499 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (ARS $3,323) | ARS $4,285 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (ARS $12,393) | ARS $5,751 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (ARS $5,124) | ARS $3,530 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (ARS $2,299) | ARS $3,759 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (ARS $14,302) | ARS $16,833 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (ARS $48,719) | ARS $36,729 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (ARS $5,896) | ARS $24,978 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (ARS $39,307) | ARS $60,924 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (ARS $157,228) | ARS $73,218 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (ARS $5,896) | ARS $11,515 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (ARS $5,855) | ARS $5,736 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (ARS $3,015) | ARS $4,152 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (ARS $1,572,278) | ARS $1,039,470 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (ARS $373) | ARS $592 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (ARS $62,891) | ARS $35,574 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (ARS $4,717) | ARS $3,977 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,317 prices entered by 542 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Argentina
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