Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Croatia
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 62% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (79 kn) | 83 kn | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (66 kn) | 46 kn | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (16 kn) | 29 kn | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (13 kn) | 7 kn | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (32 kn) | 18 kn | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (36 kn) | 14 kn | + 155% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (55 kn) | 39 kn | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (31 kn) | 9 kn | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (16 kn) | 5.38 kn | + 204% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (16 kn) | 9 kn | + 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (66 kn) | 61 kn | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (33 kn) | 14 kn | + 143% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (18 kn) | 7 kn | + 174% | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 90% 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 (12,717 kn) | 5,747 kn | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (7,658 kn) | 3,542 kn | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (1,701 kn) | 1,205 kn | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (6,239 kn) | 3,277 kn | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (3,662 kn) | 2,747 kn | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (1,068 kn) | 668 kn | + 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (396 kn) | 155 kn | + 156% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (340 kn) | 3,405 kn | - 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (2,018 kn) | 594 kn | + 240% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (38 kn) | 53 kn | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (26 kn) | 56 kn | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 83% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (475 kn) | 421 kn | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (570 kn) | 229 kn | + 148% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (678 kn) | 550 kn | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (686 kn) | 549 kn | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (270,719 kn) | 153,555 kn | + 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (9 kn) | 13 kn | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (316 kn) | 325 kn | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 70% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (101 kn) | 35 kn | + 192% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (80 kn) | 63 kn | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (396 kn) | 307 kn | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (103 kn) | 39 kn | + 165% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (22 kn) | 28 kn | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (83 kn) | 23 kn | + 268% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (34 kn) | 13 kn | + 161% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (15 kn) | 16 kn | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (96 kn) | 61 kn | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 99% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (327 kn) | 182 kn | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (40 kn) | 96 kn | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (264 kn) | 258 kn | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (1,055 kn) | 409 kn | + 158% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (40 kn) | 56 kn | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (39 kn) | 12 kn | + 233% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (20 kn) | 16 kn | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (10,549 kn) | 4,347 kn | + 143% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (2.51 kn) | 1.00 kn | + 151% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (422 kn) | 244 kn | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (32 kn) | 32 kn | - 2% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on May 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 61% more expensive than in Croatia
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