Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (B$11) | B$22 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (B$9) | B$12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (B$2.22) | B$9 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (B$1.86) | B$5.00 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (B$4.44) | B$3.90 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (B$5.02) | B$4.07 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (B$8) | B$5.04 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (B$4.34) | B$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (B$2.30) | B$10 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (B$2.25) | B$4.19 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (B$9) | B$15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (B$2.22) | B$4.33 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (B$2.59) | B$3.85 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (B$1,783) | B$2,781 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (B$1,074) | B$1,345 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (B$239) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (B$875) | B$900 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (B$513) | B$450 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (B$150) | B$219 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (B$55) | B$49 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (B$48) | B$716 | - 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (B$283) | B$256 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (B$5.29) | B$11 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | B$15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (B$67) | B$100 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (B$80) | B$74 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (B$95) | B$150 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (B$96) | B$110 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (B$37,954) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (B$1.28) | B$1.56 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (B$44) | B$56 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (B$14) | B$5.71 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | B$23 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (B$55) | B$114 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (B$14) | B$8 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (B$3.13) | B$10 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (B$12) | B$14 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (B$4.82) | B$6.00 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (B$2.16) | B$8 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (B$13) | B$20 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (B$46) | B$92 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (B$5.55) | B$60 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (B$37) | B$43 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (B$148) | B$150 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (B$5.55) | B$24 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (B$5.51) | B$4.88 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (B$2.84) | B$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (B$1,479) | B$1,200 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (B$0.35) | B$0.73 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (B$59) | B$113 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (B$4.44) | B$12 | - 63% | |
| 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 18 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in Bahamas
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