Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Austria
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €9 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.25) | €5.45 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.89) | €1.23 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.50) | €4.43 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€5.09) | €3.10 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€8) | €5.73 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.41) | €2.19 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.33) | €1.73 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.28) | €1.03 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €6 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.69) | €2.16 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.63) | €1.67 | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,809) | €1,796 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,089) | €1,332 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€242) | €495 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€887) | €882 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€521) | €686 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€152) | €108 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€56) | €32 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€48) | €400 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€287) | €113 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.37) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.75) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€68) | €96 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€81) | €34 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€96) | €95 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€98) | €128 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€38,511) | €23,527 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.30) | €1.72 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€45) | €48 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€14) | €8 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€11) | €9 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€56) | €118 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€15) | €5.49 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€3.17) | €3.50 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€12) | €2.52 | + 369% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.89) | €1.74 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.19) | €2.20 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€14) | €28 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€47) | €43 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.63) | €22 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€38) | €182 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€150) | €60 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.63) | €10 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.59) | €3.57 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.88) | €4.00 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,501) | €507 | + 196% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.36) | €0.08 | + 365% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€60) | €30 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.50) | €5.84 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Austria
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