- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (C$15) | C$18 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (C$5.33) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (C$3.09) | C$2.39 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (C$4.42) | C$3.99 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (C$5.41) | C$3.94 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (C$3.61) | C$3.92 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (C$3.25) | C$2.42 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (C$2.60) | C$3.56 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (C$3.93) | C$2.39 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (C$1.96) | C$2.20 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (C$1,265) | C$2,109 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (C$1,044) | C$1,637 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$154 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (C$1,964) | C$1,601 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$1,167 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (C$98) | C$98 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (C$64) | C$54 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | C$462 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$155 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$73 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | C$59 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$115 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$135 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 2% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (C$24,548) | C$23,164 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (C$1.35) | C$1.31 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$109 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 2% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$95 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$4.79 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$5.47 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$2.87 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.67 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (C$20) | C$25 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% 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$28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$157 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (C$147) | C$97 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (C$4.91) | C$5.03 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (C$3.72) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$599 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (C$96) | C$58 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$14 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20,518 prices entered by 3,538 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Canada
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