Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Falkland Islands
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (9 £) | 15 £ | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (7 £) | 13 £ | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (1.74 £) | 5.50 £ | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (1.46 £) | 1.40 £ | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (3.49 £) | 5.98 £ | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (3.94 £) | 5.69 £ | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (6 £) | 7 £ | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (3.41 £) | 5.83 £ | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (1.80 £) | 1.90 £ | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (1.77 £) | 1.50 £ | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (7 £) | 9 £ | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (1.74 £) | 3.99 £ | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (2.03 £) | 3.40 £ | - 40% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (1,400 £) | 1,200 £ | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (843 £) | 669 £ | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (187 £) | 120 £ | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (687 £) | 1,327 £ | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (403 £) | 800 £ | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (118 £) | 75 £ | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (44 £) | 158 £ | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (37 £) | 750 £ | - 95% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (222 £) | 300 £ | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (4.16 £) | 5.00 £ | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (2.90 £) | 20 £ | - 85% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Falkland Islands | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (52 £) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (63 £) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (75 £) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (76 £) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Falkland Islands | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (29,814 £) | 35,000 £ | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (1.00 £) | 0.58 £ | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (35 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Falkland Islands | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (11 £) | 3.50 £ | + 219% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (9 £) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (44 £) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (11 £) | 12 £ | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (2.46 £) | 3.74 £ | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (9 £) | 4.26 £ | + 115% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (3.79 £) | 4.50 £ | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (1.70 £) | 3.35 £ | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (11 £) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (36 £) | 65 £ | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (4.36 £) | 10 £ | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (29 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (116 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (4.36 £) | 9 £ | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (4.33 £) | 3.56 £ | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (2.23 £) | 1.50 £ | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (1,162 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (0.28 £) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (46 £) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (3.49 £) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in Falkland Islands
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