Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Croatia
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€11) | €11 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.10) | €4.76 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.76) | €1.15 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.20) | €4.60 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.75) | €2.30 | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €5.15 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.11) | €1.35 | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.17) | €1.11 | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.13) | €1.38 | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €6 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.10) | €2.15 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.45) | €1.12 | + 119% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,688) | €934 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,017) | €695 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€226) | €140 | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€828) | €591 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€486) | €444 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€142) | €85 | + 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€53) | €24 | + 115% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€45) | €808 | - 94% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€268) | €84 | + 217% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.01) | €12 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.50) | €11 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€63) | €86 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€76) | €34 | + 122% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€90) | €88 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€91) | €105 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€35,940) | €27,558 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.21) | €1.64 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€42) | €47 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €7 | + 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€11) | €10 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€53) | €47 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€14) | €4.01 | + 241% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.96) | €3.49 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €3.25 | + 240% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.56) | €2.04 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.05) | €2.49 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €8 | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€43) | €49 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.25) | €13 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€35) | €30 | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€140) | €52 | + 170% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.25) | €9 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.22) | €1.89 | + 176% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.69) | €2.68 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,400) | €824 | + 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.33) | €0.12 | + 177% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€56) | €43 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.20) | €4.66 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% more expensive than in Croatia
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