Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Australia
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (AU$17) | AU$23 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (AU$3.40) | AU$7 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (AU$2.85) | AU$2.03 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$5.08 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (AU$3.52) | AU$3.61 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (AU$3.45) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (AU$3.40) | AU$3.56 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (AU$3.97) | AU$3.31 | + 20% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (AU$2,735) | AU$4,642 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (AU$1,647) | AU$3,117 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (AU$366) | AU$417 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (AU$1,342) | AU$2,780 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (AU$787) | AU$2,157 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (AU$230) | AU$176 | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (AU$85) | AU$75 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (AU$73) | AU$966 | - 92% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (AU$434) | AU$307 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (AU$8) | AU$23 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (AU$5.67) | AU$48 | - 88% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (AU$102) | AU$129 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (AU$122) | AU$94 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (AU$146) | AU$177 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (AU$147) | AU$209 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (AU$58,214) | AU$39,235 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (AU$1.96) | AU$1.98 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (AU$68) | AU$185 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (AU$22) | AU$7 | + 199% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (AU$85) | AU$82 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (AU$22) | AU$9 | + 145% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (AU$4.79) | AU$5.56 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (AU$18) | AU$9 | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (AU$7) | AU$4.36 | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (AU$3.32) | AU$4.71 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (AU$21) | AU$36 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (AU$70) | AU$66 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (AU$9) | AU$46 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (AU$57) | AU$278 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (AU$227) | AU$127 | + 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (AU$8) | AU$5.12 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (AU$4.35) | AU$11 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (AU$2,268) | AU$1,070 | + 112% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (AU$0.54) | AU$0.95 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (AU$91) | AU$92 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$43 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,757 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in Australia
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