Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 113% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (COL$38,164) | COL$18,076 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (COL$25,443) | COL$16,824 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (COL$13,810) | COL$7,026 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (COL$6,361) | COL$2,752 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (COL$11,449) | COL$5,468 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (COL$14,023) | COL$2,684 | + 423% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (COL$17,810) | COL$7,633 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (COL$9,349) | COL$5,032 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (COL$8,414) | COL$2,197 | + 283% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (COL$6,746) | COL$2,863 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (COL$31,803) | COL$40,739 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (COL$10,177) | COL$4,065 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (COL$5,089) | COL$2,151 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 72% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (COL$3,180,330) | COL$2,498,940 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (COL$2,289,837) | COL$1,220,020 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (COL$318,033) | COL$242,322 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (COL$3,786,806) | COL$1,511,460 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (COL$1,908,198) | COL$820,986 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (COL$254,426) | COL$153,947 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (COL$165,377) | COL$75,815 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | COL$1,251,020 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | COL$330,073 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (COL$21,626) | COL$16,175 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$14,541 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | COL$157,353 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | COL$98,397 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | COL$240,794 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | COL$204,740 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | COL$58,512,700 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (COL$3,498) | COL$3,090 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | COL$124,823 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | COL$14,982 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | COL$20,281 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$79,246 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | COL$17,466 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | COL$12,107 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | COL$14,700 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | COL$6,207 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | COL$4,253 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (COL$50,885) | COL$20,733 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 75% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (COL$82,689) | COL$37,940 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | COL$21,709 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$94,513 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (COL$381,640) | COL$92,126 | + 314% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (COL$19,082) | COL$22,455 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (COL$20,354) | COL$7,071 | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (COL$9,637) | COL$4,067 | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | COL$1,714,840 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$185 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (COL$248,066) | COL$110,125 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | COL$7,382 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,819 prices entered by 1,024 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 58% more expensive than in Colombia
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