Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 185% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (COL$89,016) | COL$22,269 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (COL$24,290) | COL$17,247 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (COL$8,092) | COL$7,185 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (COL$6,787) | COL$2,726 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (COL$14,629) | COL$5,367 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (COL$18,325) | COL$2,715 | + 575% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (COL$28,300) | COL$7,914 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (COL$15,851) | COL$5,404 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (COL$8,377) | COL$2,157 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (COL$8,214) | COL$2,969 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (COL$51,280) | COL$40,869 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (COL$16,881) | COL$4,266 | + 296% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (COL$6,260) | COL$2,120 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 160% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (COL$6,506,883) | COL$2,523,890 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (COL$3,918,229) | COL$1,196,580 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (COL$870,519) | COL$229,366 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (COL$3,192,189) | COL$1,468,330 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (COL$1,873,842) | COL$824,213 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (COL$546,534) | COL$155,346 | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (COL$184,769) | COL$71,782 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (COL$2,429,039) | COL$1,190,180 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (COL$1,032,724) | COL$327,493 | + 215% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (COL$19,321) | COL$18,465 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (COL$13,495) | COL$10,516 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 123% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (COL$242,904) | COL$165,539 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (COL$291,436) | COL$102,111 | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (COL$347,025) | COL$247,455 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (COL$350,861) | COL$203,245 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 85% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (COL$138,521,361) | COL$59,855,000 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (COL$3,761) | COL$2,368 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (COL$237,506) | COL$129,448 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 140% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (COL$51,857) | COL$15,534 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (COL$40,773) | COL$13,506 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (COL$287,436) | COL$84,284 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (COL$52,775) | COL$17,459 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (COL$11,408) | COL$12,331 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (COL$42,549) | COL$15,331 | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (COL$17,590) | COL$6,195 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (COL$7,894) | COL$4,758 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (COL$49,101) | COL$20,966 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 225% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 225% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (COL$167,261) | COL$33,481 | + 400% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (COL$44,532) | COL$23,827 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (COL$134,947) | COL$89,727 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (COL$539,786) | COL$95,075 | + 468% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (COL$20,242) | COL$22,296 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (COL$20,102) | COL$7,791 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (COL$10,351) | COL$3,463 | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (COL$5,397,865) | COL$1,793,200 | + 201% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (COL$1,282) | COL$240 | + 435% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (COL$215,915) | COL$119,057 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (COL$16,195) | COL$8,246 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,388 prices entered by 904 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 149% more expensive than in Colombia
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