- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (€3.52) | €5.30 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.04) | €1.02 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (€2.92) | €4.25 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (€3.58) | €1.95 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (€4.54) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (€2.39) | €2.20 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (€2.15) | €1.31 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (€1.72) | €1.44 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (€2.60) | €2.28 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (€1.30) | €1.34 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 2% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (€836) | €1,143 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (€691) | €858 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €131 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (€1,299) | €791 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €599 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (€65) | €121 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (€42) | €36 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €429 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €102 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €89 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €39 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €116 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (€16,232) | €20,664 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (€0.89) | €1.45 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €49 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 3% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €26 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.61 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.00 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.50 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.91 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (€13) | €19 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (€21) | €43 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €39 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (€97) | €58 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.87) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (€3.25) | €2.97 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.46) | €3.69 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (€63) | €31 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €7 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,572 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Belgium
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