Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Brazil
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Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (R$ 55) | R$ 36 | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (R$ 46) | R$ 34 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.82 | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 229% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (R$ 39) | R$ 26 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.66 | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (R$ 46) | R$ 44 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.92 | + 163% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (R$ 8,911) | R$ 3,686 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (R$ 5,366) | R$ 2,512 | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (R$ 1,192) | R$ 587 | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (R$ 4,371) | R$ 2,715 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (R$ 2,566) | R$ 1,707 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (R$ 748) | R$ 515 | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (R$ 277) | R$ 89 | + 212% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (R$ 238) | R$ 1,982 | - 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (R$ 1,414) | R$ 626 | + 126% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 10% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (R$ 333) | R$ 248 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (R$ 399) | R$ 248 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (R$ 475) | R$ 414 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (R$ 480) | R$ 301 | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (R$ 189,691) | R$ 115,133 | + 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.59 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (R$ 222) | R$ 229 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (R$ 71) | R$ 22 | + 228% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (R$ 56) | R$ 45 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (R$ 277) | R$ 264 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (R$ 72) | R$ 22 | + 224% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (R$ 58) | R$ 19 | + 213% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 219% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.31 | + 104% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (R$ 67) | R$ 55 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | + 85% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (R$ 229) | R$ 112 | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 66 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (R$ 185) | R$ 215 | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (R$ 739) | R$ 200 | + 270% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 29 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 134% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (R$ 7,392) | R$ 4,406 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (R$ 1.76) | R$ 1.31 | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (R$ 296) | R$ 125 | + 136% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 97% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Brazil
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