Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Croatia
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€11) | €20 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.12) | €5.86 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.78) | €1.23 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.24) | €3.65 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.79) | €2.27 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.15) | €1.54 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.19) | €1.28 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.15) | €1.58 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.12) | €2.08 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.47) | €0.89 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 36% 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 (€1,702) | €1,057 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,025) | €830 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€228) | €152 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€835) | €664 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€490) | €533 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€143) | €213 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€53) | €20 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€46) | €597 | - 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€270) | €95 | + 183% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.05) | €17 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 103% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€64) | €49 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€76) | €26 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€91) | €77 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€92) | €64 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€36,230) | €24,682 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.22) | €1.47 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€42) | €47 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 63% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€14) | €7 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€53) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€14) | €5.00 | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.98) | €2.91 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €2.24 | + 396% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.60) | €1.00 | + 360% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.06) | €2.00 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €12 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€44) | €39 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.29) | €15 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€35) | €30 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€141) | €74 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.29) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.26) | €2.72 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.71) | €3.95 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,412) | €1,450 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.34) | €0.12 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€56) | €65 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.24) | €5.25 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Croatia
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