Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 14% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (25 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (21 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (5.09 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (4.27 FJ$) | 2.93 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (10 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (12 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (18 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (10 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (5.27 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (5.16 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (21 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (5.09 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (5.94 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 494% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 53% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (4,091 FJ$) | 3,065 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (2,464 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (547 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (2,007 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (1,178 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (344 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (127 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (109 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (649 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (12 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 294% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 294% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (153 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (183 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 633% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (218 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (221 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 116% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (87,099 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (2.93 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (102 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 110% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (33 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 7 FJ$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (127 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (33 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 453% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (27 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 344% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (11 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (4.96 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (31 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 131% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (105 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (13 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (85 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (339 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 577% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (13 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (3,394 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (0.81 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 325% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (136 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (10 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 79% more expensive than in Fiji
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