Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 144% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (COL$47,923) | COL$28,080 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (COL$39,720) | COL$21,476 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (COL$9,579) | COL$9,154 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (COL$8,035) | COL$3,500 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (COL$19,169) | COL$7,657 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (COL$21,693) | COL$3,662 | + 492% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (COL$33,501) | COL$9,784 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (COL$18,764) | COL$7,188 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (COL$9,917) | COL$3,511 | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (COL$9,723) | COL$3,619 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (COL$39,936) | COL$45,416 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (COL$19,983) | COL$4,993 | + 300% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (COL$11,182) | COL$2,655 | + 321% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 197% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (COL$7,702,601) | COL$2,667,490 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (COL$4,638,251) | COL$1,373,160 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (COL$1,030,487) | COL$255,455 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (COL$3,778,792) | COL$1,572,780 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (COL$2,218,183) | COL$876,085 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (COL$646,966) | COL$159,009 | + 307% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (COL$239,617) | COL$65,031 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (COL$206,071) | COL$1,386,240 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (COL$1,222,499) | COL$379,919 | + 222% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (COL$22,871) | COL$17,614 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (COL$15,974) | COL$11,954 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 129% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (COL$287,540) | COL$184,142 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (COL$344,991) | COL$112,142 | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (COL$410,795) | COL$297,302 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (COL$415,336) | COL$211,855 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (COL$163,976,322) | COL$62,134,700 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (COL$5,517) | COL$3,068 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (COL$191,694) | COL$138,259 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 144% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (COL$61,386) | COL$16,390 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (COL$48,265) | COL$24,664 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (COL$239,617) | COL$80,694 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (COL$62,474) | COL$18,365 | + 240% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (COL$13,504) | COL$11,920 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (COL$50,367) | COL$16,356 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (COL$20,823) | COL$6,868 | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (COL$9,345) | COL$5,100 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (COL$58,124) | COL$24,369 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 251% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 251% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (COL$197,997) | COL$36,307 | + 445% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (COL$23,962) | COL$24,807 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (COL$159,745) | COL$106,914 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (COL$638,979) | COL$101,438 | + 530% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (COL$23,962) | COL$25,989 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (COL$23,796) | COL$9,487 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (COL$12,253) | COL$4,270 | + 187% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (COL$6,389,787) | COL$2,228,340 | + 187% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (COL$1,518) | COL$224 | + 577% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (COL$255,591) | COL$114,494 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (COL$19,169) | COL$8,231 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,859 prices entered by 882 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 148% more expensive than in Colombia
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