Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Germany
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€11) | €12 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.13) | €3.89 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.79) | €1.01 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.26) | €3.12 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.82) | €2.26 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €5.03 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.17) | €2.41 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.21) | €1.51 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.16) | €0.88 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €6 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€4.44) | €1.82 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.49) | €1.37 | + 82% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,713) | €1,762 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,031) | €1,327 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€229) | €196 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€840) | €1,087 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€493) | €794 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€144) | €134 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€53) | €32 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€46) | €376 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€272) | €136 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€5.09) | €6 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.55) | €16 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€64) | €81 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€77) | €35 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€91) | €85 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€92) | €111 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€36,463) | €23,829 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.23) | €1.81 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€43) | €81 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 63% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€14) | €8 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€53) | €52 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€14) | €3.21 | + 333% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€3.00) | €2.52 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €3.08 | + 264% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.63) | €1.67 | + 178% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.08) | €1.66 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €22 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 69% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€44) | €36 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.33) | €23 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€36) | €85 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€142) | €51 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.33) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.29) | €3.09 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.72) | €3.92 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,421) | €542 | + 162% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.34) | €0.10 | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€57) | €37 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.26) | €7 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,547 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% more expensive than in Germany
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