Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Germany
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$30 (€10) | €14 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.05) | €6.00 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.72) | €1.22 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.09) | €4.28 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.63) | €3.00 | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €6 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.01) | €2.59 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.12) | €1.87 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.08) | €1.09 | + 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.05) | €1.92 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.39) | €1.88 | + 27% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,645) | €2,001 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€991) | €1,574 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€220) | €227 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€807) | €1,239 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€474) | €904 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€138) | €163 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€51) | €37 | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€44) | €367 | - 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€261) | €111 | + 136% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.88) | €6 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.41) | €18 | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€61) | €86 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€74) | €38 | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€88) | €89 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€89) | €120 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% 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 (€35,021) | €33,039 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.18) | €1.82 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €51 | - 20% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €9 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €16 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€51) | €72 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €3.99 | + 235% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.88) | €2.99 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €3.20 | + 236% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.45) | €1.98 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.00) | €1.68 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€12) | €21 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 42% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€42) | €46 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.12) | €25 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €84 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€136) | €67 | + 104% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.12) | €10 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.08) | €3.73 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.62) | €4.43 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,365) | €578 | + 136% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.32) | €0.13 | + 142% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€55) | €40 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.09) | €8 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,445 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Germany
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