Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Egypt
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Food | + 204% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 204% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (E£ 530) | E£ 245 | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (E£ 440) | E£ 166 | + 165% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (E£ 106) | E£ 114 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (E£ 89) | E£ 32 | + 179% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (E£ 212) | E£ 64 | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (E£ 240) | E£ 14 | + 1636% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (E£ 371) | E£ 98 | + 279% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (E£ 208) | E£ 37 | + 455% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (E£ 110) | E£ 15 | + 610% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (E£ 108) | E£ 51 | + 112% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (E£ 442) | E£ 234 | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (E£ 106) | E£ 22 | + 373% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (E£ 124) | E£ 14 | + 775% | |
Housing | + 266% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 266% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (E£ 85,242) | E£ 24,504 | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (E£ 51,330) | E£ 12,343 | + 316% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (E£ 11,404) | E£ 1,497 | + 662% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (E£ 41,818) | E£ 13,219 | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (E£ 24,548) | E£ 7,080 | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (E£ 7,160) | E£ 1,310 | + 447% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (E£ 2,652) | E£ 303 | + 776% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (E£ 2,281) | E£ 13,094 | - 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (E£ 13,529) | E£ 10,228 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (E£ 253) | E£ 193 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (E£ 177) | E£ 133 | + 33% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 48% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (E£ 3,182) | E£ 2,437 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (E£ 3,818) | E£ 1,995 | + 91% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (E£ 4,546) | E£ 5,429 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (E£ 4,596) | E£ 4,987 | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 128% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 128% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (E£ 1,814,660) | E£ 1,249,650 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (E£ 61) | E£ 11 | + 434% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (E£ 2,121) | E£ 620 | + 242% | |
Personal Care | + 282% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 282% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (E£ 679) | E£ 56 | + 1116% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (E£ 534) | E£ 112 | + 378% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (E£ 2,652) | E£ 419 | + 534% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (E£ 691) | E£ 76 | + 813% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (E£ 149) | E£ 125 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (E£ 557) | E£ 100 | + 456% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (E£ 230) | E£ 63 | + 267% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (E£ 103) | E£ 43 | + 140% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (E£ 643) | E£ 134 | + 380% | |
Entertainment | + 247% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 247% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (E£ 2,191) | E£ 576 | + 280% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (E£ 265) | E£ 278 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (E£ 1,768) | E£ 1,113 | + 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (E£ 7,071) | E£ 931 | + 659% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (E£ 265) | E£ 130 | + 104% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (E£ 263) | E£ 75 | + 251% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (E£ 136) | E£ 218 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (E£ 70,713) | E£ 19,450 | + 264% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (E£ 17) | E£ 3.15 | + 433% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (E£ 2,829) | E£ 1,592 | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (E£ 212) | E£ 62 | + 244% | |
TOTAL | + 189% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 788 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 189% more expensive than in Egypt
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