Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 191% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 191% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (ARS $2,183) | ARS $625 | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (ARS $596) | ARS $443 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (ARS $198) | ARS $150 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (ARS $166) | ARS $66 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (ARS $359) | ARS $142 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (ARS $449) | ARS $85 | + 427% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (ARS $694) | ARS $269 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (ARS $389) | ARS $101 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (ARS $205) | ARS $49 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (ARS $201) | ARS $79 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (ARS $1,258) | ARS $279 | + 352% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (ARS $414) | ARS $144 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (ARS $154) | ARS $39 | + 297% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 241% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (ARS $159,580) | ARS $36,431 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (ARS $96,094) | ARS $23,169 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (ARS $21,349) | ARS $4,437 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (ARS $78,288) | ARS $24,419 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (ARS $45,956) | ARS $16,127 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (ARS $13,404) | ARS $3,456 | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (ARS $4,531) | ARS $1,431 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (ARS $59,572) | ARS $35,012 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (ARS $25,327) | ARS $14,449 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (ARS $474) | ARS $349 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (ARS $331) | ARS $259 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 129% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (ARS $5,957) | ARS $3,808 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (ARS $7,147) | ARS $2,349 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (ARS $8,511) | ARS $6,703 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (ARS $8,605) | ARS $5,569 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 120% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (ARS $3,397,215) | ARS $2,001,430 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (ARS $92) | ARS $68 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (ARS $5,825) | ARS $1,539 | + 279% | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 227% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (ARS $1,272) | ARS $282 | + 351% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (ARS $1,000) | ARS $620 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (ARS $7,049) | ARS $1,156 | + 510% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (ARS $1,294) | ARS $255 | + 408% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (ARS $280) | ARS $163 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (ARS $1,043) | ARS $218 | + 380% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (ARS $431) | ARS $113 | + 280% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (ARS $194) | ARS $128 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (ARS $1,204) | ARS $496 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 151% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (ARS $4,102) | ARS $1,295 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (ARS $1,092) | ARS $664 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (ARS $3,310) | ARS $2,197 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (ARS $13,238) | ARS $2,204 | + 501% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (ARS $496) | ARS $400 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (ARS $493) | ARS $165 | + 198% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (ARS $254) | ARS $152 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (ARS $132,382) | ARS $65,026 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (ARS $31) | ARS $18 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (ARS $5,295) | ARS $1,928 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (ARS $397) | ARS $171 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,973 prices entered by 1,317 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 173% more expensive than in Argentina
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