Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (CI$9) | CI$21 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (CI$8) | CI$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (CI$1.85) | CI$6 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (CI$1.55) | CI$3.20 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (CI$3.71) | CI$5.98 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (CI$4.19) | CI$7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (CI$6) | CI$7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (CI$3.63) | CI$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (CI$1.92) | CI$3.63 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (CI$1.88) | CI$4.84 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (CI$8) | CI$22 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (CI$1.85) | CI$3.15 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (CI$2.16) | CI$3.40 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (CI$1,489) | CI$3,249 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (CI$897) | CI$2,749 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (CI$199) | CI$460 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (CI$731) | CI$1,927 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (CI$429) | CI$1,484 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (CI$125) | CI$329 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (CI$46) | CI$95 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (CI$40) | CI$479 | - 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (CI$236) | CI$150 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (CI$4.42) | CI$12 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CI$14 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (CI$56) | CI$45 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (CI$67) | CI$125 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (CI$79) | CI$70 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (CI$80) | CI$121 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (CI$31,706) | CI$35,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (CI$1.07) | CI$1.22 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (CI$37) | CI$83 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (CI$12) | CI$4.00 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CI$8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (CI$46) | CI$84 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (CI$12) | CI$5.00 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (CI$2.61) | CI$5.73 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (CI$10) | CI$4.00 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (CI$4.03) | CI$5.68 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (CI$1.81) | CI$1.77 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (CI$11) | CI$45 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (CI$38) | CI$65 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (CI$4.63) | CI$30 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (CI$31) | CI$40 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (CI$124) | CI$125 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (CI$4.63) | CI$8 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (CI$4.60) | CI$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (CI$2.37) | CI$6.00 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (CI$1,235) | CI$1,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (CI$0.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (CI$49) | CI$250 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (CI$3.71) | CI$9 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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