Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 177% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (COL$88,211) | COL$23,041 | + 283% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (COL$24,071) | COL$17,636 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (COL$8,019) | COL$7,485 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (COL$6,726) | COL$2,756 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (COL$14,496) | COL$5,393 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (COL$18,159) | COL$2,737 | + 563% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (COL$28,044) | COL$8,010 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (COL$15,708) | COL$5,331 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (COL$8,302) | COL$2,139 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (COL$8,139) | COL$3,012 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (COL$50,816) | COL$40,381 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (COL$16,728) | COL$4,273 | + 291% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (COL$6,203) | COL$2,122 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 156% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (COL$6,448,006) | COL$2,543,330 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (COL$3,882,775) | COL$1,235,460 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (COL$862,642) | COL$229,502 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (COL$3,163,305) | COL$1,480,490 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (COL$1,856,886) | COL$837,330 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (COL$541,588) | COL$158,191 | + 242% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (COL$183,097) | COL$70,489 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (COL$2,407,060) | COL$1,213,310 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (COL$1,023,379) | COL$336,961 | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (COL$19,146) | COL$19,024 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (COL$13,373) | COL$10,387 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 116% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (COL$240,706) | COL$174,905 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (COL$288,799) | COL$102,466 | + 182% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (COL$343,885) | COL$248,862 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (COL$347,686) | COL$206,071 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 82% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (COL$137,267,945) | COL$60,013,800 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (COL$3,727) | COL$2,333 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (COL$235,357) | COL$132,073 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 135% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (COL$51,388) | COL$15,506 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (COL$40,404) | COL$14,412 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (COL$284,835) | COL$86,359 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (COL$52,298) | COL$17,712 | + 195% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (COL$11,304) | COL$12,457 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (COL$42,164) | COL$16,113 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (COL$17,431) | COL$6,179 | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (COL$7,823) | COL$4,617 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (COL$48,657) | COL$21,936 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 220% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 220% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (COL$165,747) | COL$32,310 | + 413% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (COL$44,129) | COL$24,308 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (COL$133,726) | COL$88,717 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (COL$534,902) | COL$93,266 | + 474% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (COL$20,059) | COL$22,707 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (COL$19,920) | COL$7,902 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (COL$10,257) | COL$3,490 | + 194% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (COL$5,349,022) | COL$1,869,130 | + 186% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (COL$1,270) | COL$244 | + 421% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (COL$213,961) | COL$121,260 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (COL$16,049) | COL$8,449 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,556 prices entered by 926 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 144% more expensive than in Colombia
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