Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (RD$ 634) | RD$ 483 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (RD$ 525) | RD$ 401 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 197 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (RD$ 106) | RD$ 70 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (RD$ 253) | RD$ 114 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (RD$ 287) | RD$ 80 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (RD$ 443) | RD$ 255 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 162 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (RD$ 131) | RD$ 88 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (RD$ 129) | RD$ 157 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (RD$ 528) | RD$ 750 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 78 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (RD$ 148) | RD$ 48 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 82% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (RD$ 101,834) | RD$ 52,795 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (RD$ 61,321) | RD$ 24,788 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (RD$ 13,624) | RD$ 3,841 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (RD$ 49,958) | RD$ 24,946 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (RD$ 29,326) | RD$ 14,018 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (RD$ 8,553) | RD$ 2,086 | + 310% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (RD$ 3,168) | RD$ 1,469 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (RD$ 2,724) | RD$ 24,655 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (RD$ 16,162) | RD$ 7,267 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (RD$ 302) | RD$ 316 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (RD$ 211) | RD$ 1,285 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (RD$ 3,801) | RD$ 2,834 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (RD$ 4,561) | RD$ 2,085 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (RD$ 5,431) | RD$ 5,169 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (RD$ 5,491) | RD$ 6,388 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (RD$ 2,167,884) | RD$ 878,116 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 100 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (RD$ 2,534) | RD$ 2,700 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (RD$ 812) | RD$ 346 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (RD$ 638) | RD$ 626 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (RD$ 3,168) | RD$ 1,808 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (RD$ 826) | RD$ 469 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (RD$ 179) | RD$ 151 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (RD$ 666) | RD$ 255 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (RD$ 275) | RD$ 144 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (RD$ 124) | RD$ 162 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (RD$ 768) | RD$ 848 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 79% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (RD$ 2,618) | RD$ 1,396 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (RD$ 317) | RD$ 660 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (RD$ 2,112) | RD$ 2,731 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (RD$ 8,448) | RD$ 3,538 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (RD$ 317) | RD$ 475 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (RD$ 315) | RD$ 219 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 189 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (RD$ 84,478) | RD$ 22,938 | + 268% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (RD$ 20) | RD$ 9 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (RD$ 3,379) | RD$ 3,561 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (RD$ 253) | RD$ 284 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 947 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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