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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 116% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (ARS $463) | ARS $242 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (ARS $308) | ARS $198 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (ARS $167) | ARS $79 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (ARS $97) | ARS $34 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (ARS $139) | ARS $63 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (ARS $170) | ARS $43 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (ARS $216) | ARS $129 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (ARS $113) | ARS $47 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (ARS $102) | ARS $25 | + 307% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (ARS $82) | ARS $45 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (ARS $386) | ARS $201 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (ARS $123) | ARS $70 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (ARS $62) | ARS $26 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 72% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (ARS $39,727) | ARS $22,936 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (ARS $32,810) | ARS $14,950 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ARS $4,389 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (ARS $61,694) | ARS $16,638 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ARS $11,136 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (ARS $3,085) | ARS $3,607 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (ARS $2,005) | ARS $934 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ARS $13,672 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $5,910 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ARS $240 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $159 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ARS $2,164 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ARS $1,972 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $2,656 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ARS $2,987 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (ARS $771,170) | ARS $703,018 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (ARS $42) | ARS $37 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $764 | - | |
| 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 $189 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $312 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $590 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ARS $110 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ARS $76 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ARS $98 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ARS $57 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ARS $65 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (ARS $617) | ARS $255 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (ARS $1,003) | ARS $644 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ARS $364 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $1,919 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (ARS $4,627) | ARS $1,182 | + 292% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (ARS $231) | ARS $172 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (ARS $154) | ARS $86 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (ARS $117) | ARS $105 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ARS $22,572 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (ARS $3,008) | ARS $1,134 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ARS $72 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,940 prices entered by 715 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Argentina
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