Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Germany
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (€3.70) | €3.88 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.00 (€1.70) | €0.96 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (€3.07) | €2.95 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (€3.76) | €2.39 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (€4.77) | €4.96 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (€2.51) | €2.38 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (€2.25) | €1.63 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (€1.81) | €0.96 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €6 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$8 (€2.73) | €1.78 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (€1.36) | €1.34 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,500 (€852) | €1,496 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,800 (€614) | €1,088 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (€85) | €200 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,977 (€1,015) | €934 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (€511) | €716 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$200 (€68) | €130 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$130 (€44) | €23 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €402 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €86 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$17 (€5.80) | €5.94 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €83 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €38 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €90 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €114 | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €21,592 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (€0.94) | €1.43 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €56 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.71 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.01 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.38 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.36 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.64 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$40 (€14) | €19 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$65 (€22) | €33 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €20 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €94 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (€102) | €62 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.11) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$16 (€5.45) | €3.26 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.58) | €3.73 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €464 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$195 (€66) | €42 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €7 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,182 prices entered by 698 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Germany
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