Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (C$31) | C$19 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (C$8) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (C$2.83) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (C$2.37) | C$2.25 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (C$5.11) | C$3.88 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (C$6) | C$4.80 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (C$5.54) | C$3.89 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (C$2.93) | C$2.51 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (C$2.87) | C$3.13 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (C$18) | C$18 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (C$5.90) | C$2.29 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (C$2.19) | C$2.05 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (C$2,273) | C$2,056 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (C$1,369) | C$1,551 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (C$304) | C$170 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (C$1,115) | C$1,601 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (C$655) | C$1,113 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (C$191) | C$110 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (C$65) | C$53 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (C$849) | C$365 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (C$361) | C$165 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (C$7) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (C$4.71) | C$23 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (C$85) | C$73 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (C$102) | C$48 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (C$121) | C$107 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (C$123) | C$137 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| 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 | EC$102,649 (C$48,396) | C$25,065 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (C$1.31) | C$1.11 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (C$83) | C$110 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (C$18) | C$11 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (C$14) | C$17 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (C$100) | C$85 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (C$18) | C$9 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (C$3.99) | C$5.07 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (C$15) | C$5.47 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (C$6) | C$3.19 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (C$2.76) | C$2.70 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (C$17) | C$25 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (C$58) | C$55 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (C$16) | C$28 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (C$47) | C$147 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (C$189) | C$95 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (C$7) | C$12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (C$7) | C$4.89 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (C$3.62) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (C$1,886) | C$561 | + 236% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (C$0.45) | C$0.52 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (C$75) | C$57 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (C$5.66) | C$15 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,641 prices entered by 1,127 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.47147
CAD
/
XCD
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Canada
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 13% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Canada
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Canada
- Cost of living in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Canada
- Cost of living in Austria is about the same as in Canada
- Cost of living in Andorra is 17% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Canada