Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (₡ 7,410) | ₡ 7,005 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (₡ 6,142) | ₡ 4,282 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (₡ 1,481) | ₡ 2,276 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (₡ 1,242) | ₡ 821 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (₡ 2,964) | ₡ 1,595 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (₡ 3,354) | ₡ 923 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (₡ 5,180) | ₡ 3,306 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (₡ 2,901) | ₡ 2,101 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (₡ 1,533) | ₡ 1,166 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (₡ 1,503) | ₡ 857 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (₡ 6,175) | ₡ 8,955 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (₡ 3,090) | ₡ 1,624 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (₡ 1,729) | ₡ 789 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% 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 (₡ 1,191,013) | ₡ 523,206 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (₡ 717,189) | ₡ 307,245 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (₡ 159,339) | ₡ 51,453 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (₡ 584,295) | ₡ 402,257 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (₡ 342,986) | ₡ 257,301 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (₡ 100,037) | ₡ 37,529 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (₡ 37,051) | ₡ 20,592 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (₡ 31,864) | ₡ 179,795 | - 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (₡ 189,029) | ₡ 69,311 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (₡ 3,536) | ₡ 5,382 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (₡ 2,470) | ₡ 2,940 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 57% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (₡ 44,461) | ₡ 36,876 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (₡ 53,344) | ₡ 27,404 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (₡ 63,519) | ₡ 63,383 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (₡ 64,221) | ₡ 56,836 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive 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 (₡ 25,354,802) | ₡ 15,980,200 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (₡ 853) | ₡ 743 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (₡ 29,641) | ₡ 32,313 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (₡ 9,492) | ₡ 3,292 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (₡ 7,463) | ₡ 12,653 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (₡ 37,051) | ₡ 36,150 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (₡ 9,660) | ₡ 3,449 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (₡ 2,088) | ₡ 3,195 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (₡ 7,788) | ₡ 3,865 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (₡ 3,220) | ₡ 1,653 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (₡ 1,445) | ₡ 1,537 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (₡ 8,987) | ₡ 7,301 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 107% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (₡ 30,615) | ₡ 13,586 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (₡ 3,705) | ₡ 7,187 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (₡ 24,700) | ₡ 15,378 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (₡ 98,802) | ₡ 29,954 | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (₡ 3,705) | ₡ 4,396 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (₡ 3,679) | ₡ 2,524 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (₡ 1,895) | ₡ 1,287 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (₡ 988,019) | ₡ 465,977 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (₡ 235) | ₡ 43 | + 449% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (₡ 39,521) | ₡ 35,740 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (₡ 2,964) | ₡ 2,406 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,056 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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