Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (C$15) | C$18 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (C$5.33) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (C$2.46) | C$2.42 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (C$4.42) | C$3.88 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (C$5.42) | C$3.92 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (C$3.61) | C$3.86 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (C$3.25) | C$2.55 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (C$2.61) | C$3.28 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (C$12) | C$18 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (C$3.93) | C$2.31 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (C$1.97) | C$2.16 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (C$1,228) | C$2,255 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (C$884) | C$1,724 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (C$123) | C$165 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (C$1,462) | C$1,711 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (C$737) | C$1,203 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (C$98) | C$111 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (C$64) | C$53 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | C$415 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$158 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$69 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$52 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$112 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$139 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$25,291 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (C$1.35) | C$1.24 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$116 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$11 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$81 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$5.00 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$5.11 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.00 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.36 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (C$20) | C$24 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (C$32) | C$54 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$162 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (C$147) | C$98 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (C$7) | C$12 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (C$8) | C$4.86 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (C$3.72) | C$7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$574 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (C$96) | C$58 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$14 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,366 prices entered by 2,007 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in Canada
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