Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (ARS $1,838) | ARS $2,513 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (ARS $1,524) | ARS $1,431 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (ARS $367) | ARS $479 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (ARS $308) | ARS $176 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (ARS $735) | ARS $355 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (ARS $832) | ARS $250 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (ARS $1,285) | ARS $717 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (ARS $720) | ARS $299 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (ARS $380) | ARS $149 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (ARS $373) | ARS $256 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (ARS $1,532) | ARS $939 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (ARS $766) | ARS $368 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (ARS $429) | ARS $125 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 149% 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 $295,441) | ARS $112,915 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (ARS $177,905) | ARS $69,203 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (ARS $39,525) | ARS $8,049 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (ARS $144,940) | ARS $64,809 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (ARS $85,081) | ARS $44,089 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (ARS $24,815) | ARS $5,482 | + 353% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (ARS $9,191) | ARS $2,895 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (ARS $7,904) | ARS $75,727 | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (ARS $46,890) | ARS $36,410 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (ARS $877) | ARS $1,008 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (ARS $613) | ARS $635 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (ARS $11,029) | ARS $11,942 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (ARS $13,232) | ARS $6,963 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (ARS $15,756) | ARS $26,140 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (ARS $15,931) | ARS $26,783 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 80% 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 $6,289,485) | ARS $3,970,780 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (ARS $212) | ARS $164 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (ARS $7,353) | ARS $2,803 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 94% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (ARS $2,355) | ARS $879 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (ARS $1,851) | ARS $1,952 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (ARS $9,191) | ARS $2,993 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (ARS $2,396) | ARS $543 | + 342% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (ARS $518) | ARS $374 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (ARS $1,932) | ARS $527 | + 266% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (ARS $799) | ARS $401 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (ARS $358) | ARS $343 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (ARS $2,229) | ARS $1,474 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 82% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (ARS $7,594) | ARS $3,319 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (ARS $919) | ARS $1,682 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (ARS $6,127) | ARS $5,176 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (ARS $24,509) | ARS $5,576 | + 340% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (ARS $919) | ARS $983 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (ARS $913) | ARS $523 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (ARS $470) | ARS $442 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (ARS $245,087) | ARS $171,334 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (ARS $58) | ARS $42 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (ARS $9,803) | ARS $4,625 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (ARS $735) | ARS $411 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,327 prices entered by 1,003 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 83% more expensive than in Argentina
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