- Cost of Living
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% 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$23 (€7) | €8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (€3.55) | €3.72 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.06) | €0.98 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$9 (€2.94) | €3.08 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$11 (€3.61) | €2.47 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (€4.58) | €5.10 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$7 (€2.40) | €2.44 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$7 (€2.16) | €1.56 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.40 (€1.77) | €0.91 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$25 (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | EC$8 (€2.62) | €1.77 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$4.00 (€1.31) | €1.22 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | EC$2,576 (€843) | €1,445 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | EC$2,127 (€696) | €1,087 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €180 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | EC$1,000 (€327) | €906 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €680 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €129 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €24 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €374 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €94 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.42 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Antigua and Barbuda is in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €87 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €35 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €91 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €113 | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$50,000 (€16,358) | €20,517 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (€0.90) | €1.41 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €74 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Antigua and Barbuda is in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €60 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.36 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.10 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.36 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.44 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €20 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$40 (€13) | €32 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$300 (€98) | €53 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$15 (€4.91) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$10 (€3.27) | €3.24 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.43 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €457 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$140 (€46) | €38 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €6 | - | |
| 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 6,941 prices entered by 1,143 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in Germany
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