Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Germany
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | €17 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$25 (€9) | €9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$6.00 (€2.07) | €5.39 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$5.03 (€1.74) | €1.24 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (€4.14) | €3.74 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$14 (€4.68) | €2.89 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$21 (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$12 (€4.05) | €2.66 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$6 (€2.14) | €1.90 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$6 (€2.10) | €0.96 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$6.00 (€2.07) | €2.03 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$7 (€2.41) | €1.72 | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 20% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$4,822 (€1,663) | €1,952 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,904 (€1,002) | €1,499 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$645 (€223) | €217 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,366 (€816) | €1,207 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,389 (€479) | €921 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$405 (€140) | €176 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$150 (€52) | €33 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$129 (€45) | €423 | - 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$765 (€264) | €112 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$14 (€4.94) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (€3.45) | €16 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$180 (€62) | €81 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$216 (€75) | €37 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$257 (€89) | €90 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$260 (€90) | €123 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% 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 (€35,413) | €25,424 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.45 (€1.19) | €1.91 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$120 (€41) | €70 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is 32% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$38 (€13) | €11 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$30 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$150 (€52) | €61 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$39 (€13) | €3.41 | + 296% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$8 (€2.92) | €2.79 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$32 (€11) | €3.88 | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$13 (€4.50) | €1.73 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$5.85 (€2.02) | €1.58 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$36 (€13) | €23 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 50% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$124 (€43) | €41 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$15 (€5.17) | €23 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$100 (€34) | €98 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$400 (€138) | €59 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€5.17) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$15 (€5.14) | €3.46 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$8 (€2.65) | €4.16 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$4,000 (€1,380) | €649 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | EC$0.95 (€0.33) | €0.10 | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$160 (€55) | €42 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$12 (€4.14) | €8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,341 prices entered by 387 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Germany
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