Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (R$ 64) | R$ 39 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (R$ 53) | R$ 37 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.57 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (R$ 45) | R$ 26 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (R$ 54) | R$ 50 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.48 | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (R$ 10,334) | R$ 4,120 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (R$ 6,223) | R$ 2,750 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (R$ 1,382) | R$ 743 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (R$ 5,070) | R$ 3,008 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (R$ 2,976) | R$ 1,998 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (R$ 868) | R$ 522 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (R$ 321) | R$ 90 | + 256% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (R$ 276) | R$ 1,773 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (R$ 1,640) | R$ 646 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (R$ 31) | R$ 31 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (R$ 386) | R$ 283 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (R$ 463) | R$ 282 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (R$ 551) | R$ 427 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (R$ 557) | R$ 328 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (R$ 219,986) | R$ 118,180 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (R$ 257) | R$ 246 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (R$ 82) | R$ 22 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (R$ 321) | R$ 274 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (R$ 84) | R$ 23 | + 267% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (R$ 68) | R$ 21 | + 219% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 272% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (R$ 78) | R$ 59 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (R$ 266) | R$ 114 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (R$ 32) | R$ 60 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (R$ 214) | R$ 246 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (R$ 857) | R$ 239 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (R$ 32) | R$ 32 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (R$ 8,572) | R$ 3,721 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (R$ 2.04) | R$ 1.47 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (R$ 343) | R$ 140 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,231 prices entered by 1,457 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 75% more expensive than in Brazil
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