Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₡ 5,959) | ₡ 7,580 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₡ 4,939) | ₡ 4,678 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₡ 1,191) | ₡ 2,431 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₡ 999) | ₡ 986 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₡ 2,384) | ₡ 2,161 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₡ 2,697) | ₡ 1,206 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₡ 4,166) | ₡ 3,002 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₡ 2,333) | ₡ 1,980 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₡ 1,233) | ₡ 1,246 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₡ 1,209) | ₡ 898 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₡ 4,966) | ₡ 8,246 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (₡ 1,192) | ₡ 1,614 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₡ 1,390) | ₡ 883 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 55% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (₡ 957,752) | ₡ 587,935 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₡ 576,726) | ₡ 319,371 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₡ 128,132) | ₡ 33,405 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₡ 469,860) | ₡ 410,086 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₡ 275,812) | ₡ 245,106 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₡ 80,445) | ₡ 26,184 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₡ 29,794) | ₡ 15,583 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₡ 25,623) | ₡ 248,490 | - 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₡ 152,007) | ₡ 66,647 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₡ 2,844) | ₡ 5,570 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₡ 1,986) | ₡ 2,566 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₡ 35,753) | ₡ 39,120 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₡ 42,897) | ₡ 22,318 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₡ 51,079) | ₡ 57,164 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₡ 51,643) | ₡ 36,902 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 8% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (₡ 20,389,038) | ₡ 16,942,700 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₡ 686) | ₡ 871 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₡ 23,835) | ₡ 29,044 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₡ 7,633) | ₡ 3,872 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₡ 6,001) | ₡ 11,044 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₡ 29,794) | ₡ 34,334 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₡ 7,768) | ₡ 3,038 | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₡ 1,679) | ₡ 2,962 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₡ 6,263) | ₡ 3,612 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₡ 2,589) | ₡ 1,689 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₡ 1,162) | ₡ 1,583 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₡ 7,227) | ₡ 8,277 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 78% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₡ 24,619) | ₡ 12,544 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₡ 2,979) | ₡ 6,794 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₡ 19,863) | ₡ 16,000 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₡ 79,451) | ₡ 31,121 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₡ 2,979) | ₡ 5,318 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₡ 2,959) | ₡ 2,953 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₡ 1,524) | ₡ 1,378 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₡ 794,515) | ₡ 435,667 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₡ 189) | ₡ 45 | + 323% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₡ 31,781) | ₡ 32,285 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₡ 2,384) | ₡ 2,530 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 817 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
198.629
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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