Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Barbados
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (22 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (19 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (4.48 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (3.76 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (9 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (10 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (16 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (9 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (4.64 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (4.55 Bds$) | 5.39 Bds$ | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (19 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (4.49 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (5.23 Bds$) | 4.52 Bds$ | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (3,605 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (2,171 Bds$) | 1,626 Bds$ | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (482 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (1,768 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,038 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (303 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (112 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (96 Bds$) | 1,500 Bds$ | - 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (572 Bds$) | 400 Bds$ | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (11 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 16 Bds$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (135 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (161 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (192 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (194 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (76,742 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (2.58 Bds$) | 4.15 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (90 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Barbados | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (29 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 33 Bds$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (112 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (29 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (6 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (24 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (10 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (4.37 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (27 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Barbados | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (93 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (11 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (75 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (299 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (11 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (11 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (5.73 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (2,990 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (0.71 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (120 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (9 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Barbados
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