Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (C$14) | C$21 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (C$12) | C$12 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (C$2.86) | C$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (C$2.40) | C$2.96 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (C$5.73) | C$4.77 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (C$6) | C$4.50 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (C$5.61) | C$4.24 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (C$2.96) | C$2.80 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (C$2.91) | C$3.66 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (C$12) | C$18 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (C$5.97) | C$2.58 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (C$3.34) | C$2.83 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (C$2,302) | C$2,768 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (C$1,386) | C$2,148 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (C$308) | C$227 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (C$1,130) | C$1,791 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (C$663) | C$1,407 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (C$193) | C$151 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (C$72) | C$70 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (C$62) | C$410 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (C$365) | C$173 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (C$4.77) | C$30 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (C$86) | C$77 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (C$103) | C$49 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (C$123) | C$113 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (C$124) | C$146 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (C$49,014) | C$27,565 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (C$1.65) | C$1.78 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (C$57) | C$113 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (C$18) | C$11 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (C$14) | C$23 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (C$72) | C$114 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (C$19) | C$9 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (C$4.04) | C$5.80 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (C$15) | C$5.73 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (C$6) | C$3.36 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (C$2.79) | C$2.94 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (C$17) | C$30 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (C$59) | C$70 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (C$7) | C$30 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (C$48) | C$160 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (C$191) | C$100 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (C$7) | C$13 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (C$7) | C$5.06 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (C$3.66) | C$8 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (C$1,910) | C$741 | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (C$0.45) | C$0.42 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (C$76) | C$59 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (C$5.73) | C$18 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,101 prices entered by 839 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Canada
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