- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 114% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (COL$34,673) | COL$12,723 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$20 (COL$23,115) | COL$15,857 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (COL$12,547) | COL$7,816 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (COL$7,267) | COL$2,441 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (COL$10,402) | COL$4,921 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (COL$12,740) | COL$2,780 | + 358% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (COL$16,181) | COL$7,271 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (COL$8,493) | COL$4,852 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (COL$7,644) | COL$2,159 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (COL$6,129) | COL$2,822 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (COL$28,894) | COL$37,412 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (COL$9,246) | COL$3,599 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (COL$4,623) | COL$2,221 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (COL$2,976,961) | COL$2,557,620 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (COL$2,458,614) | COL$1,430,460 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | COL$311,184 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$4,000 (COL$4,623,041) | COL$1,682,000 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | COL$969,464 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | EC$200 (COL$231,152) | COL$215,041 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (COL$150,249) | COL$76,405 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | COL$1,258,700 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | COL$297,588 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | COL$17,511 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$15,648 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | COL$163,899 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | COL$124,821 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | COL$259,746 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | COL$221,100 | - | |
| 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$57,788,015) | COL$56,981,400 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (COL$3,178) | COL$2,415 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | COL$115,872 | - | |
| 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$19,904 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | COL$19,777 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$100,504 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | COL$20,715 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | COL$13,052 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | COL$15,543 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | COL$5,690 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | COL$4,452 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (COL$46,230) | COL$16,581 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 56% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (COL$75,124) | COL$49,106 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | COL$23,359 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$150,732 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (COL$346,728) | COL$100,249 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (COL$17,336) | COL$18,328 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (COL$11,558) | COL$6,068 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (COL$8,755) | COL$5,679 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | COL$1,728,520 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$274 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (COL$225,373) | COL$104,547 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | COL$5,482 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,179 prices entered by 562 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% more expensive than in Colombia
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