Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Australia
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% 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 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (AU$3.45) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (AU$2.89) | AU$1.88 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (AU$8) | AU$5.89 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$5.00 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (AU$3.57) | AU$3.88 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (AU$3.50) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (AU$14) | AU$22 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (AU$3.45) | AU$3.95 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (AU$4.02) | AU$2.57 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% 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$2,770) | AU$4,098 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (AU$1,668) | AU$2,719 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (AU$371) | AU$232 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (AU$1,359) | AU$2,837 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (AU$798) | AU$2,144 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (AU$233) | AU$188 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (AU$86) | AU$66 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (AU$74) | AU$749 | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (AU$440) | AU$237 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$39 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (AU$103) | AU$119 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (AU$124) | AU$98 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (AU$148) | AU$160 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (AU$149) | AU$193 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% 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$58,975) | AU$39,643 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (AU$1.98) | AU$1.93 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (AU$69) | AU$141 | - 51% | |
| 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$10 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$23 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (AU$86) | AU$82 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (AU$22) | AU$7 | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (AU$4.86) | AU$5.37 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (AU$18) | AU$9 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (AU$7) | AU$4.39 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (AU$3.36) | AU$4.48 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (AU$21) | AU$39 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (AU$71) | AU$75 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (AU$9) | AU$47 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (AU$57) | AU$351 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (AU$230) | AU$141 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (AU$9) | AU$5.54 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (AU$4.41) | AU$12 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (AU$2,298) | AU$863 | + 166% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (AU$0.55) | AU$0.77 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (AU$92) | AU$94 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$46 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,052 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.575
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Australia
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