Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 61% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (₡ 14,963) | ₡ 6,148 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (₡ 4,083) | ₡ 3,966 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₡ 1,360) | ₡ 1,833 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₡ 1,141) | ₡ 860 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (₡ 2,459) | ₡ 1,738 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₡ 3,080) | ₡ 1,084 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₡ 4,757) | ₡ 2,522 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₡ 2,664) | ₡ 1,993 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₡ 1,408) | ₡ 945 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₡ 1,381) | ₡ 1,047 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (₡ 8,620) | ₡ 9,609 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₡ 2,838) | ₡ 1,534 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (₡ 1,052) | ₡ 727 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 82% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₡ 1,093,767) | ₡ 576,198 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₡ 658,630) | ₡ 282,668 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₡ 146,329) | ₡ 37,372 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₡ 536,587) | ₡ 491,271 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₡ 314,981) | ₡ 233,712 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₡ 91,869) | ₡ 25,480 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (₡ 31,059) | ₡ 15,445 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (₡ 408,306) | ₡ 199,597 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₡ 173,594) | ₡ 60,172 | + 188% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₡ 3,248) | ₡ 4,622 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₡ 2,268) | ₡ 2,290 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 75% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₡ 40,831) | ₡ 36,583 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₡ 48,989) | ₡ 21,003 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₡ 58,333) | ₡ 54,069 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₡ 58,978) | ₡ 50,240 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₡ 23,284,579) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (₡ 632) | ₡ 588 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (₡ 39,923) | ₡ 23,064 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₡ 8,717) | ₡ 4,978 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₡ 6,854) | ₡ 6,819 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (₡ 48,316) | ₡ 44,377 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₡ 8,871) | ₡ 3,034 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₡ 1,918) | ₡ 2,399 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₡ 7,152) | ₡ 3,440 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₡ 2,957) | ₡ 1,593 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₡ 1,327) | ₡ 1,319 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₡ 8,254) | ₡ 7,324 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 112% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₡ 28,116) | ₡ 12,943 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (₡ 7,486) | ₡ 5,929 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₡ 22,684) | ₡ 16,811 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₡ 90,735) | ₡ 29,833 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₡ 3,403) | ₡ 3,957 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₡ 3,379) | ₡ 2,206 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₡ 1,740) | ₡ 1,416 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₡ 907,348) | ₡ 302,259 | + 200% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₡ 215) | ₡ 45 | + 375% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₡ 36,294) | ₡ 37,582 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₡ 2,722) | ₡ 2,221 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,259 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 73% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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