Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bolivia
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 82% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 ($b77) | $b52 | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 ($b64) | $b40 | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 ($b15) | $b15 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 ($b13) | $b7 | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 ($b31) | $b14 | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 ($b35) | $b9 | + 286% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 ($b54) | $b23 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 ($b30) | $b16 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 ($b16) | $b8 | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 ($b16) | $b11 | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 ($b64) | $b59 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 ($b15) | $b12 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 ($b18) | $b4.13 | + 333% | |
Housing | + 129% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 129% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 ($b12,328) | $b3,684 | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 ($b7,424) | $b2,803 | + 165% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 ($b1,649) | $b378 | + 336% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 ($b6,048) | $b2,703 | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 ($b3,550) | $b2,465 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 ($b1,035) | $b297 | + 249% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 ($b384) | $b164 | + 135% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 ($b330) | $b3,482 | - 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 ($b1,957) | $b1,253 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 ($b37) | $b54 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $b24 | - | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 ($b460) | $b438 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 ($b552) | $b268 | + 106% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 ($b657) | $b632 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 ($b665) | $b568 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 ($b262,450) | $b144,748 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 ($b9) | $b3.75 | + 135% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 ($b307) | $b237 | + 30% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 65% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 ($b98) | $b35 | + 183% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $b69 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 ($b384) | $b202 | + 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 ($b100) | $b20 | + 390% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 ($b22) | $b25 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 ($b81) | $b39 | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 ($b33) | $b12 | + 178% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 ($b15) | $b21 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 ($b93) | $b65 | + 43% | |
Entertainment | + 121% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 121% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 ($b317) | $b57 | + 457% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 ($b38) | $b102 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 ($b256) | $b152 | + 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 ($b1,023) | $b185 | + 453% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 ($b38) | $b47 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 ($b38) | $b27 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 ($b20) | $b22 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 ($b10,227) | $b4,257 | + 140% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 ($b2.43) | $b1.40 | + 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 ($b409) | $b328 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 ($b31) | $b16 | + 91% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% more expensive than in Bolivia
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