Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (kr160) | kr122 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (kr44) | kr71 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (kr15) | kr32 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (kr12) | kr10 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (kr26) | kr31 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (kr33) | kr26 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (kr51) | kr37 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (kr28) | kr17 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (kr15) | kr13 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (kr15) | kr12 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (kr92) | kr71 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (kr30) | kr19 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (kr11) | kr14 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (kr11,685) | kr13,649 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (kr7,036) | kr10,667 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (kr1,563) | kr1,098 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (kr5,732) | kr8,290 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (kr3,365) | kr6,488 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (kr981) | kr655 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (kr332) | kr219 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (kr313) | kr2,378 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (kr1,854) | kr911 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (kr35) | kr56 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (kr24) | kr150 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (kr436) | kr679 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (kr523) | kr262 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (kr623) | kr771 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (kr630) | kr896 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (kr248,748) | kr261,624 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (kr7) | kr12 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (kr426) | kr478 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (kr93) | kr39 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (kr73) | kr106 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (kr516) | kr1,500 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (kr95) | kr40 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (kr20) | kr29 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (kr76) | kr30 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (kr32) | kr15 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (kr14) | kr16 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (kr88) | kr229 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (kr300) | kr344 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (kr36) | kr229 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (kr242) | kr1,059 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (kr969) | kr645 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (kr36) | kr101 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (kr36) | kr42 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (kr19) | kr45 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (kr9,693) | kr3,576 | + 171% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (kr2.30) | kr0.50 | + 359% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (kr388) | kr255 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (kr29) | kr54 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 548 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Denmark
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