- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 128% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (COL$35,404) | COL$12,091 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$23 (COL$26,643) | COL$15,367 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (COL$12,812) | COL$7,140 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (COL$7,421) | COL$2,514 | + 195% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (COL$10,621) | COL$4,918 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (COL$13,009) | COL$2,722 | + 378% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (COL$16,522) | COL$6,957 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (COL$8,673) | COL$5,239 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (COL$7,805) | COL$2,204 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (COL$6,373) | COL$2,749 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (COL$29,504) | COL$34,752 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (COL$9,441) | COL$3,628 | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (COL$4,721) | COL$2,198 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (COL$3,039,779) | COL$2,565,520 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (COL$2,510,494) | COL$1,427,930 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | COL$316,350 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (COL$1,180,148) | COL$1,614,810 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | COL$933,706 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | COL$227,143 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | COL$72,646 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | COL$1,295,430 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | COL$295,619 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | COL$19,777 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$10,682 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | COL$171,359 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | COL$117,467 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | COL$251,342 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | COL$221,185 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (COL$59,007,418) | COL$58,598,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (COL$3,245) | COL$2,421 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | COL$114,856 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | COL$17,464 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | COL$18,832 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$96,765 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | COL$18,405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | COL$12,726 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | COL$15,154 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | COL$6,234 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | COL$4,017 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | COL$17,432 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (COL$47,206) | COL$49,692 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | COL$23,736 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$139,903 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (COL$354,045) | COL$96,842 | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (COL$17,702) | COL$17,703 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (COL$11,801) | COL$5,907 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | COL$6,181 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | COL$1,635,990 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$242 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$140 (COL$165,221) | COL$103,787 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | COL$5,210 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,227 prices entered by 596 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% more expensive than in Colombia
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