Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bahrain
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (Dinar 4.184) | Dinar 7 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (Dinar 3.468) | Dinar 3.469 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (Dinar 0.836) | Dinar 0.979 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (Dinar 0.701) | Dinar 0.799 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (Dinar 1.673) | Dinar 1.356 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (Dinar 1.894) | Dinar 0.394 | + 381% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (Dinar 2.925) | Dinar 1.233 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (Dinar 1.638) | Dinar 0.774 | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (Dinar 0.866) | Dinar 0.306 | + 183% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (Dinar 0.849) | Dinar 1.513 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (Dinar 3.486) | Dinar 9 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (Dinar 0.837) | Dinar 0.888 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (Dinar 0.976) | Dinar 0.436 | + 124% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (Dinar 672) | Dinar 819 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (Dinar 405) | Dinar 339 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 184 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (Dinar 330) | Dinar 365 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (Dinar 194) | Dinar 284 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 75 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 12 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 159 | - 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 26 | + 308% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (Dinar 1.997) | Dinar 3.000 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (Dinar 1.395) | Dinar 2.699 | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 24 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 20 | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 42 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 40 | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (Dinar 14,315) | Dinar 9,130 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (Dinar 0.482) | Dinar 0.191 | + 152% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 14 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (Dinar 5.359) | Dinar 2.000 | + 168% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (Dinar 4.214) | Dinar 6.000 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 18 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (Dinar 5.454) | Dinar 2.000 | + 173% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (Dinar 1.179) | Dinar 1.892 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (Dinar 4.397) | Dinar 2.817 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (Dinar 1.818) | Dinar 1.000 | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (Dinar 0.816) | Dinar 1.633 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (Dinar 5.074) | Dinar 2.678 | + 90% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 27 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 13 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 44 | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 10 | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (Dinar 2.077) | Dinar 3.130 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (Dinar 1.070) | Dinar 3.763 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (Dinar 558) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (Dinar 0.132) | Dinar 0.040 | + 231% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 33 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (Dinar 1.673) | Dinar 5.055 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 146 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Bahrain
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