Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Germany
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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$66 (€20) | €12 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$18 (€5.56) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.85) | €3.65 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.55) | €0.98 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (€3.35) | €2.99 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.19) | €2.65 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€6) | €5.21 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.63) | €2.41 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.92) | €1.52 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.88) | €0.90 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$38 (€12) | €7 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$13 (€3.86) | €1.75 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.64 (€1.43) | €1.27 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,489) | €1,454 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€897) | €1,216 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€199) | €162 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€731) | €932 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€429) | €697 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€125) | €122 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$137 (€42) | €27 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,800 (€556) | €369 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€236) | €100 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.42) | €6 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.09) | €15 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€56) | €76 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€67) | €36 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€79) | €88 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€80) | €115 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$102,649 (€31,700) | €22,750 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.79 (€0.86) | €1.31 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$176 (€54) | €70 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€9) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$213 (€66) | €52 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €3.16 | + 282% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.61) | €2.18 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €2.29 | + 325% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.03) | €1.33 | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.81) | €1.64 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€11) | €20 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€38) | €36 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$33 (€10) | €22 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€31) | €108 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€124) | €57 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.63) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.60) | €3.39 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.37) | €3.62 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,235) | €496 | + 149% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.29) | €0.12 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€49) | €39 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.71) | €7 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,641 prices entered by 435 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% more expensive than in Germany
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