Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 71% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (COL$44,746) | COL$32,858 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (COL$37,087) | COL$26,131 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (COL$8,944) | COL$11,028 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (COL$7,502) | COL$4,425 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (COL$17,899) | COL$9,315 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (COL$20,255) | COL$4,675 | + 333% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (COL$31,280) | COL$12,463 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (COL$17,520) | COL$8,634 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (COL$9,259) | COL$3,864 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (COL$9,078) | COL$3,672 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (COL$37,289) | COL$47,809 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (COL$8,949) | COL$6,415 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (COL$10,441) | COL$3,660 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 126% 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$7,191,953) | COL$3,187,660 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (COL$4,330,755) | COL$1,707,600 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (COL$962,171) | COL$293,430 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (COL$3,528,275) | COL$1,821,470 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (COL$2,071,127) | COL$991,435 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (COL$604,075) | COL$216,454 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (COL$223,731) | COL$68,682 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (COL$192,409) | COL$1,406,410 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (COL$1,141,453) | COL$552,212 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (COL$21,355) | COL$21,597 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (COL$14,915) | COL$18,117 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 87% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (COL$268,478) | COL$191,103 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (COL$322,120) | COL$133,514 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (COL$383,561) | COL$338,768 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (COL$387,801) | COL$254,648 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% 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$153,105,415) | COL$73,030,200 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (COL$5,151) | COL$4,178 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (COL$178,985) | COL$142,572 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 98% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (COL$57,317) | COL$17,111 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (COL$45,065) | COL$24,322 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (COL$223,731) | COL$103,560 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (COL$58,332) | COL$20,630 | + 183% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (COL$12,609) | COL$14,202 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (COL$47,028) | COL$17,714 | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (COL$19,442) | COL$7,659 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (COL$8,725) | COL$5,871 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (COL$54,271) | COL$30,481 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 208% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 208% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (COL$184,871) | COL$43,906 | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (COL$22,373) | COL$29,141 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (COL$149,154) | COL$118,155 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (COL$596,617) | COL$113,874 | + 424% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (COL$22,373) | COL$31,671 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (COL$22,218) | COL$10,087 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (COL$11,440) | COL$4,649 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (COL$5,966,173) | COL$2,635,080 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (COL$1,417) | COL$200 | + 608% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (COL$238,647) | COL$130,590 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (COL$17,899) | COL$11,668 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,027 prices entered by 926 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 93% more expensive than in Colombia
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