- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 133% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (ARS $420) | ARS $205 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (ARS $280) | ARS $166 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (ARS $152) | ARS $70 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (ARS $88) | ARS $29 | + 205% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (ARS $126) | ARS $49 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (ARS $154) | ARS $38 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (ARS $196) | ARS $111 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (ARS $103) | ARS $41 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (ARS $93) | ARS $22 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (ARS $74) | ARS $38 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (ARS $350) | ARS $173 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (ARS $112) | ARS $59 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (ARS $56) | ARS $20 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 74% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (ARS $36,033) | ARS $20,804 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (ARS $29,759) | ARS $13,996 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ARS $3,581 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (ARS $55,958) | ARS $15,556 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ARS $10,536 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (ARS $2,798) | ARS $2,805 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (ARS $1,819) | ARS $807 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ARS $12,009 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $4,493 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ARS $218 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $129 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ARS $1,840 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ARS $1,500 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $2,496 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ARS $2,542 | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (ARS $699,469) | ARS $529,528 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (ARS $38) | ARS $29 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $597 | - | |
| 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 $137 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $211 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $574 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ARS $99 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ARS $65 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ARS $82 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ARS $50 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ARS $58 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (ARS $560) | ARS $216 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 63% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (ARS $909) | ARS $565 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ARS $351 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $1,622 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (ARS $4,197) | ARS $1,098 | + 282% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (ARS $210) | ARS $156 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (ARS $140) | ARS $73 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (ARS $106) | ARS $96 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ARS $19,747 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (ARS $2,728) | ARS $1,088 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ARS $65 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,300 prices entered by 679 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Argentina
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