Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia
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Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (COL$46,222) | COL$34,765 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (COL$38,310) | COL$28,079 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (COL$9,239) | COL$11,181 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (COL$7,749) | COL$4,956 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (COL$18,489) | COL$10,127 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (COL$20,922) | COL$4,214 | + 397% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (COL$32,311) | COL$14,118 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (COL$18,098) | COL$9,677 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (COL$9,565) | COL$4,529 | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (COL$9,378) | COL$4,344 | + 116% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (COL$38,518) | COL$50,408 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (COL$9,244) | COL$7,194 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (COL$10,785) | COL$3,693 | + 192% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 113% 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$7,429,105) | COL$3,569,730 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (COL$4,473,561) | COL$2,102,350 | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (COL$993,898) | COL$344,146 | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (COL$3,644,619) | COL$1,951,600 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (COL$2,139,422) | COL$1,178,740 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (COL$623,994) | COL$235,987 | + 164% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (COL$231,109) | COL$68,629 | + 237% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (COL$198,754) | COL$1,379,260 | - 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (COL$1,179,092) | COL$423,469 | + 178% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (COL$22,059) | COL$24,955 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$15,246 | - | |
Clothes | + 73% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 73% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (COL$277,331) | COL$231,978 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (COL$332,741) | COL$126,048 | + 164% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (COL$396,209) | COL$374,803 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (COL$400,589) | COL$299,460 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 38% 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$158,154,019) | COL$74,647,100 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (COL$5,321) | COL$4,159 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (COL$184,887) | COL$150,423 | + 23% | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 72% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (COL$59,207) | COL$20,624 | + 187% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | COL$29,060 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (COL$231,109) | COL$112,808 | + 105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (COL$60,255) | COL$26,800 | + 125% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (COL$13,024) | COL$14,946 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (COL$48,579) | COL$19,724 | + 146% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (COL$20,084) | COL$7,951 | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (COL$9,013) | COL$7,206 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (COL$56,060) | COL$35,671 | + 57% | |
Entertainment | + 177% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 177% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (COL$190,967) | COL$63,573 | + 200% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (COL$23,111) | COL$29,848 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (COL$154,073) | COL$132,915 | + 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (COL$616,291) | COL$144,288 | + 327% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (COL$23,111) | COL$36,719 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (COL$22,951) | COL$10,357 | + 122% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (COL$11,818) | COL$6,006 | + 97% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (COL$6,162,905) | COL$2,671,230 | + 131% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (COL$1,464) | COL$275 | + 433% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (COL$246,516) | COL$139,801 | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (COL$18,489) | COL$9,193 | + 101% | |
TOTAL | + 89% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 89% more expensive than in Colombia
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