Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Germany
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €19 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€1.90) | €5.40 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.59) | €1.33 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€3.80) | €4.20 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.30) | €3.11 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€3.72) | €3.28 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€1.97) | €1.79 | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€1.93) | €1.07 | + 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€1.90) | €2.16 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.22) | €1.72 | + 29% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,528) | €1,853 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€920) | €1,387 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€204) | €255 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€750) | €1,175 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€440) | €886 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€128) | €150 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€48) | €26 | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€41) | €382 | - 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€243) | €93 | + 160% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.54) | €8 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Germany | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€57) | €87 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€68) | €44 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€82) | €99 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€82) | €155 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% 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 (€32,539) | €27,153 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.09) | €1.74 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€38) | €53 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€12) | €8 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€48) | €69 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€12) | €5.17 | + 140% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.68) | €2.81 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€10) | €2.45 | + 308% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.13) | €1.72 | + 140% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€1.85) | €1.55 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €23 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€39) | €43 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€4.75) | €27 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€32) | €160 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€127) | €62 | + 104% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.75) | €10 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€4.72) | €4.08 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.43) | €4.21 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,268) | €585 | + 117% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.30) | €0.09 | + 224% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€51) | €40 | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€3.80) | €9 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on July 02, 2025.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% cheaper than in Germany
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