Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 124% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (ARS $686) | ARS $387 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (ARS $457) | ARS $289 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (ARS $248) | ARS $108 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (ARS $114) | ARS $52 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (ARS $206) | ARS $85 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (ARS $252) | ARS $55 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (ARS $320) | ARS $211 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (ARS $168) | ARS $63 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (ARS $151) | ARS $31 | + 383% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (ARS $121) | ARS $59 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (ARS $571) | ARS $212 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (ARS $183) | ARS $101 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (ARS $91) | ARS $32 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 117% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (ARS $57,149) | ARS $27,393 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (ARS $41,148) | ARS $17,643 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (ARS $5,715) | ARS $3,813 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (ARS $68,048) | ARS $19,127 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (ARS $34,290) | ARS $12,703 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (ARS $4,572) | ARS $2,826 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (ARS $2,972) | ARS $1,193 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ARS $19,790 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $7,954 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (ARS $389) | ARS $287 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $185 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ARS $2,691 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ARS $1,842 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $4,012 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ARS $3,865 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $1,000,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (ARS $63) | ARS $52 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $1,147 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $225 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $422 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $982 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ARS $209 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ARS $116 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ARS $178 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ARS $89 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ARS $101 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (ARS $914) | ARS $369 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 77% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (ARS $1,486) | ARS $877 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ARS $518 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $1,759 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (ARS $6,858) | ARS $1,520 | + 351% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (ARS $343) | ARS $268 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (ARS $366) | ARS $122 | + 201% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (ARS $173) | ARS $121 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $35,268 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $11 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (ARS $4,458) | ARS $1,596 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ARS $112 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,987 prices entered by 1,301 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 70% more expensive than in Argentina
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