Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Denmark
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (kr76) | kr135 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (kr63) | kr81 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (kr15) | kr40 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (kr13) | kr13 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (kr30) | kr35 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (kr34) | kr29 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (kr53) | kr49 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (kr30) | kr20 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (kr16) | kr13 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (kr15) | kr13 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (kr63) | kr81 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (kr32) | kr19 | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (kr18) | kr20 | - 11% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (kr12,210) | kr17,952 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (kr7,352) | kr13,200 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (kr1,633) | kr1,801 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (kr5,990) | kr11,795 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (kr3,516) | kr8,537 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (kr1,026) | kr872 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (kr380) | kr239 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (kr327) | kr2,807 | - 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (kr1,938) | kr525 | + 269% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (kr36) | kr67 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (kr25) | kr181 | - 86% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (kr456) | kr763 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (kr547) | kr339 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (kr651) | kr779 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (kr658) | kr1,114 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% 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 (kr259,928) | kr290,140 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (kr9) | kr15 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (kr304) | kr572 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (kr97) | kr39 | + 147% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (kr77) | kr178 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (kr380) | kr400 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (kr99) | kr41 | + 142% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (kr21) | kr31 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (kr80) | kr28 | + 187% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (kr33) | kr12 | + 164% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (kr15) | kr16 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (kr92) | kr256 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (kr314) | kr379 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (kr38) | kr245 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (kr253) | kr1,135 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (kr1,013) | kr742 | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (kr38) | kr93 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (kr38) | kr41 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (kr19) | kr51 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (kr10,129) | kr5,164 | + 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (kr2.41) | kr1.04 | + 130% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (kr405) | kr284 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (kr30) | kr59 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% cheaper than in Denmark
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