Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Central African Republic
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (6,684 Franc) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (5,540 Franc) | 444 Franc | + 1148% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (1,336 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (1,121 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (2,674 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (3,026 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (4,673 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (2,617 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (1,383 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (1,356 Franc) | 800 Franc | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (5,570 Franc) | 6,500 Franc | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (1,337 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (1,560 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Central African Republic | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (1,074,369 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (646,949 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (143,734 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (527,071 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (309,395 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (90,240 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (33,422 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (28,743 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (170,516 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (3,190 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (2,228 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (40,107 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (48,120 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (57,298 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (57,932 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 383% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Central African Republic | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (22,871,635 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (769 Franc) | 855 Franc | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (26,738 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 34% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (8,562 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 242% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (6,732 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (33,422 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (8,714 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (1,884 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (7,025 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (2,904 Franc) | 900 Franc | + 223% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (1,303 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 161% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (8,107 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (27,617 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | + 245% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (3,342 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (22,281 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (89,126 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (3,342 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (3,319 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (1,709 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (891,256 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (212 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (35,650 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 138% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (2,674 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 78% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Central African Republic
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