Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bermuda
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (BD$11) | BD$24 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (BD$9) | BD$20 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (BD$2.22) | BD$14 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (BD$1.86) | BD$3.32 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (BD$4.44) | BD$4.71 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (BD$5.02) | BD$10 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (BD$8) | BD$8 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (BD$4.35) | BD$7 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (BD$2.30) | BD$3.52 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (BD$2.25) | BD$3.52 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (BD$9) | BD$34 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (BD$2.22) | BD$7 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (BD$2.59) | BD$3.83 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 73% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (BD$1,784) | BD$11,441 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (BD$1,074) | BD$5,527 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (BD$239) | BD$301 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (BD$875) | BD$1,837 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (BD$514) | BD$1,800 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (BD$150) | BD$101 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (BD$56) | BD$98 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (BD$48) | BD$650 | - 93% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (BD$283) | BD$267 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (BD$5.30) | BD$25 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (BD$3.70) | BD$25 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bermuda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (BD$67) | BD$77 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (BD$80) | BD$85 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (BD$95) | BD$125 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (BD$96) | BD$105 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (BD$37,982) | BD$30,000 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (BD$1.28) | BD$2.36 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (BD$44) | BD$69 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (BD$14) | BD$9 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (BD$11) | BD$25 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (BD$56) | BD$50 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (BD$14) | BD$20 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (BD$3.13) | BD$4.66 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (BD$12) | BD$13 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (BD$4.82) | BD$9 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (BD$2.16) | BD$3.80 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (BD$13) | BD$30 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (BD$46) | BD$105 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (BD$5.55) | BD$14 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (BD$37) | BD$170 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (BD$148) | BD$211 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (BD$5.55) | BD$10 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (BD$5.51) | BD$7 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (BD$2.84) | BD$12 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (BD$1,480) | BD$1,139 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (BD$0.35) | BD$0.25 | + 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (BD$59) | BD$100 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (BD$4.44) | BD$16 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on July 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% cheaper than in Bermuda
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